How Do You Spell HARVESTER?

Pronunciation: [hˈɑːvɪstə] (IPA)

The word "harvester" is spelled with an "e" after the "v" because it is a derivative of the verb "harvest" which ends with a "v". The "er" suffix is used to indicate a person or thing that performs the action of the verb. The phonetic transcription of "harvester" is /ˈhɑːrvɪstər/ with emphasis on the first syllable. This word is commonly used to refer to a machine or person that cuts and gathers crops such as corn or wheat during the harvest season.

HARVESTER Meaning and Definition

1. A harvester is a noun referring to a farming equipment or machine specifically designed for the purpose of gathering, cutting, and collecting crops or grains during the harvesting process. It is an essential device employed in agricultural activities to efficiently and effectively harvest various crops, such as wheat, corn, rice, barley, and soybeans, among others. Harvester machines are engineered to facilitate the mechanical handling and separation of crops from plants, reducing human labor and increasing productivity.

   The typical structure of a harvester consists of several integrated components, including a cutting mechanism that facilitates the severance of plants while minimizing damage to the crops, a gathering reel that entwines the cut plants and directs them towards the collection area, and a conveyor system that conveys the harvested crops into a storage or collection unit.

   Harvesters are extensively employed in large-scale farming operations due to their ability to efficiently harvest crops on a significant scale within a relatively short period. This mechanized agricultural machinery has immensely impacted the farming industry, contributing to increased productivity, improved crop quality, and reduced manual labor. Additionally, modern advancements in technology have led to the development of more sophisticated and automated harvesting machines, further enhancing the ease and efficiency of the harvesting process.

2. One who.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HARVESTER

• harvestor
• harvisted
• harvestors
• harvestd
• havested
• harpestes
• Barbestel
• Harvastry
• hariestor
• harvister
• harvastrer
• harveator
• caraester
• harvastes
• Havesteb
• Harvastery
• Variester

Etymology of HARVESTER

The word harvester comes from the Middle English harvestere, which was derived from the Old English word hærfestere. The Old English term itself can be traced back to the Old English verb hærfest meaning autumn or harvest. The word hærfestere referred to a person who gathers or reaps crops during the harvest season, and over time, it evolved into the modern term harvester.

Similar spelling words for HARVESTER

• harvest mite,
• harvestman,
• harvest,
• harvest moon,
• Harpster,
• harvest fly,
• harvestfish,
• harvesting,
• harvest-lice,
• harvest home,
• harvest time.

Plural form of HARVESTER is HARVESTERS