field|work — «FEELD WURK», noun. 1. = field work. (Cf. ↑field work) 2. a temporary fortification for defense made by soldiers in the field. field work, 1. scientific or technical work done in the field, as by surveyors, geologists, or naturalists. 2. plowing … Useful english dictionary
field work — noun an investigation carried out in the field rather than in a laboratory or headquarters • Hypernyms: ↑research * * * field|work «FEELD WURK», noun. 1. = field work. (Cf. ↑field work) 2. a temporary fortification for defense made by soldiers in … Useful english dictionary
three-field system — ▪ agriculture method of agricultural organization introduced in Europe in the Middle Ages and representing a decisive advance in production techniques. In the old two field system half the land was sown to crop and half left fallow each… … Universalium
Track and field — For the video game, see Track Field (video game). Track and field The track and field stadium is at the heart of the sport Nickname(s) Track Characteristics Team mem … Wikipedia
Paddy field — A paddy field is a flooded parcel of arable land used for growing rice and other semiaquatic crops. Rice can also be grown in dry fields, but from the twentieth century paddy field agriculture became the dominant form of growing rice. Paddy… … Wikipedia
Spence Field — is a highland meadow in the Great Smoky Mountains, located inthe Southeastern United States. It has an elevation of 4,920 feet (1,500 meters) above sea level. [http://www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/mountains.htm] The Appalachian Trail traverses… … Wikipedia
The School for Field Studies — (SFS) is the USA s oldest and largest undergraduate environmental study abroad program. [http://www.petersons.com/stdyabrd/select/f1311250.asp] Through its network of field stations, SFS has been teaching students how to address critical… … Wikipedia
Braddock's Field — is a historic battlefield on the banks of the Monongahela River, near the junction of Turtle Creek, east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. French and Indian forces from Fort Duquesne ambushed and defeated British General Edward Braddock there, on July … Wikipedia
Three-field crop rotation — From the end of the Middle Ages until the 20th century, the three year rotation or three field rotation was practiced by farmers in Europe with a rotation of rye or winter wheat, followed by spring oats or barley, then letting the soil rest… … Wikipedia
two-field system — ▪ agriculture basis of agricultural organization in Europe and the Middle East in early times. Arable land was divided into two fields or groups of fields; one group was planted to wheat, barley, or rye, while the other was allowed to lie… … Universalium
forestry — /fawr euh stree, for /, n. 1. the science of planting and taking care of trees and forests. 2. the process of establishing and managing forests; forestation. 3. forestland. [1685 95; < MF foresterie. See FOREST, RY] * * * Management of forested… … Universalium