planting

(noun) the act of fixing firmly in place. Example: "He ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway."

(noun) a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area. Example: "The landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner."

(noun) putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow. Example: "The planting of corn is hard work."

(verb) put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground. Synonyms: plant, set. Example: "Let's plant flowers in the garden."

(verb) fix or set securely or deeply. Synonyms: implant, engraft, embed, imbed, plant. Examples: "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent." "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum."

(verb) set up or lay the groundwork for. Synonyms: establish, found, plant, constitute, institute. Example: "Establish a new department."

(verb) place into a river. Synonyms: plant. Example: "Plant fish."

(verb) place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive. Synonyms: plant. Examples: "Plant a spy in moscow." "Plant bugs in the dissident's apartment."

(verb) put firmly in the mind. Synonyms: plant, implant. Example: "Plant a thought in the students' minds."