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  1. 24-Mar-2007, 15:46 #1
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    The farmer uses a hammer to turn up the soil.

    What does `turn up' mean in this sentence.

    Please explain it.
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    Default Re: turn up

    Quote Originally Posted by user_gary View Post
    The farmer uses a hammer to turn up the soil.

    What does `turn up' mean in this sentence.

    Please explain it.

    The verb turn up means find by digging in the ground
    Synonyms: excavate, dig up
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