definition
strict definition
farm
Structures supporting a large agricultural operation, using a more specific agricultural usage where applicable.
A farm building is a structure which supports a large-scale agricultural operation. This is a general usage category, and whenever applicable a more specific usage such as barn or stable should be applied.
The agricultural operation gives the building its supporting purpose. It can house a necessary farm activity without itself being an area where crops are growing.
A barn or stable has a more particular agricultural function. A field or greenhouse used for growing crops is described by cultivation.
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More specific definitions
5 sub-definitions-
barn
A farm building for storing agricultural products or equipment, or for housing farm animals. -
horse walker
A circular or oval guideway used to keep horses walking for their own fitness. -
stable
Housing for horses divided into multiple stalls, for uses other than display and research. -
water mill
A place where flowing water is redirected into mechanical energy for use nearby. -
windmill
A structure converting wind-driven blade motion into mechanical power for use on the same site or nearby.