harvester

Everyday

1. A machine that gathers crops, such as a combine harvester. tree →
2. A person who gathers crops. tree →
3. An animal that collects food, such as a harvester ant. tree →
4. (Harvester) A daddy-long-legs-like creature (harvestman). tree →

In the lessons

In geography and farming topics: combine harvesters cut and thresh wheat. In science: harvester ants collect seeds. Maths problems: a harvester cuts a field in hours — rate questions.

Examples

• The combine harvester worked in the field all night. tree →
• Harvesters picked the grapes by hand. tree →
• Harvester ants store seeds underground. tree →
• The harvester cuts 5 hectares an hour. tree →
• We watched the harvester from the gate. tree →
• Keep away from the harvester — it is dangerous. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: harvest. Safety: farm machines are dangerous — never play near them. Maths: time = area ÷ rate.