irrigate

• فعل يدل على إيصال الماء إلى الأرض أو المزروعات لإنمائها، ويُستعمل عادةً بالوسائل كالقنوات والأنابيب.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels or pipes.

1. Supply land with waterB2formalscientific

   To supply dry land with water by means of channels, ditches, or sprinklers, typically to help crops grow.

   ريّ

   • Farmers irrigate their fields during the dry season.
   • The ancient Romans built aqueducts to irrigate their crops.
   • Modern systems irrigate large areas with minimal water waste.

   المرادفاتdrenchfloodhosemoistensaturatesprinklewaterwet

   الأضدادdrain

2. Cleanse or flush a body partB2formalmedical

   To supply a constant flow of liquid to a wound or body cavity for cleansing, cooling, or disinfecting purposes.

   غسل عضو من الجسم

   • The doctor used saline to irrigate the patient's wound.
   • During surgery, the area is irrigated to keep it clean.
   • Eye drops can be used to irrigate and soothe irritated eyes.

   المرادفاتcleansedoucheflushlavagerinsewash