agricultural
adj.-
1 farming (adj.) B1 Intermediaterelated to farming or the work of growing crops and raising animals.
relating to the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
ExampleThe government is introducing new agricultural policies to help small farmers.
ExampleThe region's economy remains heavily dependent on agricultural exports, particularly wheat and barley produced in the fertile northern plains.
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2 clumsy or rough (adj.) C1 Advanced British English Humorous Informal Sportused to describe a style of playing sports that is rough, clumsy, or lacks skill.
describing a technique or action that is unrefined, forceful, or lacking in finesse; often used in cricket or football to describe a wild swing or tackle.
ExampleHe scored a goal with a very agricultural kick that somehow found the net.
ExampleThe batsman was dismissed after attempting an agricultural swipe across the line, a shot completely lacking his usual technical grace.
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
Teacher's tipThis is a common British idiom in sports commentary; it compares a rough movement to the swinging of a scythe or heavy farm machinery.
From agriculture + -al.