Bank

[bank]

Definition

A mound or ridge of soil prepared for planting crops; the sides or shore or a river, gully or body of water.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di farmer plant yam pon di bank.
English:
The farmer planted yams on the mound of soil.

Patois:
Put yuh dry clothes pan di river bank.
English:
Put your dry clothes on the side of the river.

Usage Tip

Agricultural term referring to ridges of soil mounded up for root crops like yam, cassava, or sweet potato.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: mound; ridge

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