Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of irrigate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

irrigate

Pronunciation:/ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc.

    Example: We need to irrigate the land before we plant the crops.

  2. To clean (a wound) with a fluid.

    Example: The nurse will show you how to irrigate the wound to prevent infection.