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livestock shed; barn manure
Meanings
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horse shed; livestock shed
formalA classical and formal term for enclosed shelters for livestock, originally specifically for horses.
In ancient peasant households, several donkeys and horses were raised in the livestock shed.
The horse shed at this ancient post station still retains its original appearance.
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The herders moved the forage into the shed to feed cattle and sheep.
The old farmer cleans the livestock shed every morning.
After the war, many village livestock sheds fell into disrepair.
noun
barnyard manure
formalRefers to organic fertilizer made from livestock manure and straw, commonly used in traditional agriculture.
Farmers spread barn manure over the fields to increase soil fertility.
In traditional farming, barn manure is an important source of organic fertilizer.
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They pile the barn manure to ferment before applying it to the vegetable plots.
This type of barn manure can effectively improve the soil aggregate structure.
The old farmer said barn manure is more suitable for growing organic vegetables than chemical fertilizers.