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husbands

/ˈhʌzbəndz/

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noun

The master of a house; the head of a family; a householder.

Examples :

"In the village, the husbands worked together to repair the community well. "

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A tiller of the ground; a husbandman.

Examples :

"The experienced husbands worked tirelessly in the family's fields all day. "

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A prudent or frugal manager.

Examples :

"The farmers were careful husbands of their land, rotating crops and conserving water to ensure its long-term fertility. "

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A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

Examples :

"You should start dating so you can find a suitable husband."

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The male of a pair of animals.

Examples :

"The zookeepers carefully monitored the two polar bear husbands as they settled into their new enclosure. "

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A manager of property; one who has the care of another's belongings, owndom, or interests; a steward; an economist.

Examples :

"The family trusted their uncles as husbands of the children's inheritance, carefully managing the money until they were old enough to receive it. "

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A large cushion with arms meant to support a person in the sitting position.

Examples :

"While reading her book, Sally leaned back against her husband, wishing it were the human kind."

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A polled tree; a pollard.

Examples :

"The old orchard was full of husbands, their branches neatly lopped to encourage new growth each spring. "

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To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise.

Examples :

"To afford her children's education, she husbands her savings very carefully, avoiding unnecessary expenses. "

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Examples :

"She husbands her limited vacation days carefully, saving them for a long trip next year. "

economy business finance value

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To till; cultivate; farm; nurture.

Examples :

"The farmer husbands the land carefully, ensuring a healthy and bountiful harvest. "

agriculture plant

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To provide with a husband.

Examples :

"The old custom of husbanding daughters off to wealthy landowners is rarely practiced today. "

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To engage or act as a husband to; assume the care of or responsibility for; accept as one's own.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully husbands his resources, ensuring he has enough grain to feed his livestock through the winter. "

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