cuốc
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Meaning
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Noun
A medium-sized bird in the rail family that is commonly found in wetlands across South Asia.
vi Con cuốc đang kiếm ăn bên bờ ao.
en The waterhen is foraging by the pond.
A garden tool with a long handle and a thin blade used for loosening soil or removing weeds.
vi Ông ấy dùng cuốc để dọn cỏ trong vườn.
en He uses a hoe to clear weeds in the garden.
A short journey made to deliver or collect something, or to perform a specific task for someone else.
vi Anh ấy chạy thêm vài cuốc xe ôm.
en He ran a few errands as a motorbike taxi driver.
Verb
To use a long-handled tool to break up soil or clear away weeds in a garden or field.
vi Người nông dân đang cuốc đất trên cánh đồng.
en The farmer is hoeing the soil in the field.