checkrow

checkrow
checkrow [chek′rō΄ ]
n.
any of a series of rows of plants crossing others at right angles to form a check pattern, so that the plants are equally spaced and the soil can be cultivated along any side
vt.
to plant (corn, etc.) in checkrows

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