A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.
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- (noun) A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.
- (noun) (by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.
- (noun) An iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool.
Meanings
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noun A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.
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noun (by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.
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noun An iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool.
Synonyms
seedbed
Summary
A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.
- (noun) A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.
- (noun) (by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.
- (noun) An iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool.
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