cultivator

noun5

1. •
   A person who cultivates.
2. •
   Someone who uses a cultivator (implement, device, or machine).

   • The cultivators were out among the row crops, keeping the weeds in check.
3. •
   Someone who grows plants.

   • She was a devoted cultivator of roses and orchids.
4. •
   (figurative) Someone who fosters something besides plants (such as human development or relationships).

   • She was a wonderful cultivator of potential in her direct reports.
5. •
   Any of several devices used to loosen or stir the soil, either to remove weeds or to provide aeration and drainage.

   • As the crop gets bigger, the shank spacing on the cultivator will need to be adjusted accordingly.