manure

Everyday

1. Manure is animal poo, often mixed with straw, used to make soil richer so plants grow better. tree →
2. To manure a field or garden means to spread manure on it. tree →

In the lessons

In science and farming lessons it shows how nutrients are recycled; in country stories the smell of manure tells you you are near a farm. Phrases: «horse manure», «cow manure», «spread manure», «green manure» (plants dug in to feed soil).

Examples

• The farmer spread manure on the field. tree →
• Roses grow well with horse manure. tree →
• The smell of manure means we are near a farm. tree →
• Manure is full of nutrients for plants. tree →
• We put manure on the school vegetable patch. tree →
• Wash your hands after touching manure. tree →
• Some people sell bags of manure by the road. tree →
• Green manure is a plant crop dug back into the soil. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «some manure», «a pile of manure». Say «muh-NYOOR». Similar to «dung»; «compost» is rotted plants and food. Hygiene: manure has germs, so always wash your hands.