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Meaning of "oyster farm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OYSTER FARM

oyster farm  [ˈɔɪstə fɑːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OYSTER FARM

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Oyster farm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OYSTER FARM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

oyster farm

Oyster farming

Oyster farming is an aquaculture practice in which oysters are raised for human consumption. Oyster farming most likely developed in tandem with pearl farming, a similar practice in which oysters are farmed for the purpose of developing pearls. It was practiced by the ancient Romans as early as the 1st century BC on the Italian peninsula and later in Britain for export to Rome. The French oyster industry has relied on aquacultured oysters since the late 18th century.

Definition of oyster farm in the English dictionary

The definition of oyster farm in the dictionary is a place where oysters are cultivated for food or pearls.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OYSTER FARM


alarm
əˈlɑːm
aquafarm
ˈækwəˌfɑːm
arm
ɑːm
balm
bɑːm
birdfarm
ˈbɜːdˌfɑːm
calm
kɑːm
charm
tʃɑːm
farm
fɑːm
firearm
ˈfaɪərˌɑːm
Guam
ɡwɑːm
hammam
hʌmˈɑːm
haram
ˈhɑːˌrɑːm
harm
hɑːm
imam
ɪˈmɑːm
Islam
ˈɪzlɑːm
nonfarm
ˌnɒnˈfɑːm
palm
pɑːm
psalm
sɑːm
salaam
səˈlɑːm
superfarm
ˈsuːpərˌfɑːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OYSTER FARM

oyster
oyster bank
oyster bed
oyster crab
oyster cracker
oyster farming
oyster mushroom
oyster park
oyster pink
oyster plant
oyster shell
oyster stew
oyster white
oyster-pink
oyster-white
oystercatcher
oysterer
oystering
oysterman
oystermen

WORDS THAT END LIKE OYSTER FARM

collective farm
dairy farm
factory farm
fish farm
fruit farm
funny farm
health farm
hill farm
home farm
organic farm
pig farm
poultry farm
server farm
sheep farm
stock farm
tree farm
trout farm
truck farm
web farm
web server farm
wind farm

Synonyms and antonyms of oyster farm in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «oyster farm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OYSTER FARM

Find out the translation of oyster farm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of oyster farm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «oyster farm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

牡蛎养殖场
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

granja de ostras
570 millions of speakers

English

oyster farm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सीप खेत
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مزرعة محار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

устрицы ферма
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ostra fazenda
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছাঁটাই খামার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

huître ferme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ladang tiram
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Austernfarm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カキ養殖場
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

굴 농장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Oyster farm
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chổ nuôi hàu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிப்பி பண்ணை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑईस्टर फार्म
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Istiridye çiftliği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

allevamento di ostriche
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

farm ostryg
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

устриці ферма
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fermă de stridii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οστρεοτροφείο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oester plaas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ostronodling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

østers gård
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of oyster farm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OYSTER FARM»

The term «oyster farm» is regularly used and occupies the 106.312 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OYSTER FARM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about oyster farm

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OYSTER FARM»

Discover the use of oyster farm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oyster farm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Shucked: Life on a New England Oyster Farm
This is a book for oyster lovers everywhere, but also a great read for locavores and foodies in general.
Erin Byers Murray, 2011
2
Frommer's San Francisco 2009
Drake's Bay Oyster Farm Finds If you want to escape the crowds and enjoy some man-made entertainment, head to Drake's Bay Oyster Farm. Located on the edge of Drakes Estero (a uniquely pristine and nutrient-rich saltwater lagoon on the ...
Matthew Poole, 2008
3
Death of an Oysterman
to shoot George Garfield and show up at the meeting looking angry but innocent. Before calling on the Olive farm to learn more about the Galen's alleged feud with Garfield, Moyer wanted to get more information on the oyster farm brouhaha.
Patrick Ian O'Donnell, 2013
4
Frommer's Best Hiking Trips in Northern California
Ifyou want to escape the crowds and enjoy some man—made entertainment, head to Drake's Bay Oyster Farm. 0n the edge of Drakes Estero (a uniquely pris — tine and nutrient—rich saltwater lagoon on the Point Reyes peninsula that pro — ...
John McKinney, 2010
5
Oyster Culture: Fishing News Books Series
Nevertheless, it was gratifying to note that, of the ten or so different oysters being featured on the menu and identified by name, three – Cotuit, Cuttyhunk and Fishers Island – had originated from our small oyster farm. Oysters we had nursed ...
George C. Matthiessen, 2008
6
Frommer's California 2010
Finds Drake's Bay Oyster Farm If you want to escape the crowds and enjoy some man-made entertainment, head to Drake's Bay Oyster Farm. On the edge of Drakes Estero (a uniquely pristine and nutrient-rich saltwater lagoon on the Point  ...
Matthew Poole, 2010
7
Frommer's San Francisco 2006
Johnson Drake's Oyster Farm Finds If you want to escape the crowds and enjoy some man-made entertainment, head to Johnson Drake's Oyster Farm. Located on the edge of Drakes Estero (a large saltwater lagoon on the Point Reyes ...
Erika Lenkert, 2005
8
Good Tidings: The History and Ecology of Shellfish Farming ...
But after one day out with Russ on his "grant," I realized how much time and back -breaking effort he is devoting to his oyster farm to make it pay off. Aquaculturists like Russ live by the tides. The ebb and flow of tidal movement provide the ...
Barbara Brennessel, 2008
9
The Impact of Shading by Oyster Farm Structure on Seagrass, ...
"As aquaculture represents the fastest growing animal food based industry in the world it is critical that potential environmental impacts are understood and effectively managed to ensure the sustainable development of this industry.
Richard Bulmer, 2011
10
Census of Population, 1960: Classified Index of Occupations ...
... fisherman Crab-pot builder— 0l8 Crewman- -0l8 Deckhand — 0l8 Deep-sea diver — 0l8 Digger- -0l8 Diver—0l8 Drag seiner — 0l8 Dredger—0l8 Drifter— 0l8 Eeler Farmer — Frog farm Farmer — Oyster farm Farmer, frog Farmer, oyster First  ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1960

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OYSTER FARM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oyster farm is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Surry, Maine Oyster Farm Moves Forward After Years-Long Battle
SURRY, Maine -- Shellfish farmer Joe Porada has been trying for years to get the okay to grow oysters in Morgan Bay in Surry. He's moving ... «PerishableNews, Jul 15»
2
Councillors to contact minister over Linsfort Beach
Inishowen's County Councillors are to write to the Department of the Marine in relation to the granting of a licence for an oyster farm at Linsfort ... «Derry Journal, Jul 15»
3
4 Charged with Theft of Oysters from Kachemak Bay Farm
“The oyster farm had essentially pulled up a batch of its oysters and realized there weren't nearly as many as there should have been,” says ... «Alaska Public Radio Network, Jul 15»
4
Kachemak Bay tour offers science, sightseeing
The tour includes a visit to the seabird rookery at Gull Island and to an oyster farm, but otherwise is open ended. “You can see things you won't ... «Kenai Peninsula Online, Jul 15»
5
Surry oyster farm moves forward after years-long battle
A years long battle over an Oyster farm in Surry's Morgan Bay is over, at least for now. WLBZ. Dustin Wlodkowski, 7:33 p.m. EDT July 21, 2015. Juvenile oysters. «WCSH-TV, Jul 15»
6
Something called 'off-bottom cultivation' might transform way you eat …
One company, Caminada Bay Oyster Farm, has been selling primarily to restaurants, while a newer company, Grand Isle Sea Farms, this week ... «The New Orleans Advocate, Jul 15»
7
Troopers Investigate Jakalof Bay Oyster Theft
Troopers reported via trooper dispatch on Tuesday that the investigation of the theft of Oysters from an Oyster farm in Jakalof Bay is continuing. «Alaska Native News, Jul 15»
8
County councilman, others set out on tour of Key Peninsula
The tour went to Minterbrook Oyster Farm, Rocky Bay Equine and the Purdy sandspit. The tour began at Minterbrook, owned by the Kingman ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
9
How Changes in Oceans Are Putting Oysters at Risk
Hill has partnered with Terry Sawyer, co-owner of the Hog Island Oyster Farm, to study the longer-term impacts of rising acidity in the ocean. «Yahoo Food, Jul 15»
10
Healthy Travel Guide: Nantucket
The acclaimed eatery serves “ocean to table” oysters—plucked from Retsyo Oyster Farm, just 300 yards from the restaurant! And the menu ... «Shape Magazine, Jul 15»

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