hot bed
The term "hot bed" has diverse applications, from gardening to describing environments of intense activity or shared sleeping arrangements.
Definition
B2Horticulture
(technical)A garden bed heated by decomposing organic matter to promote plant growth.
Example
- The gardener prepared a hot bed to start the seedlings early in the season.
B2General
(metaphorical)An environment where rapid growth or intense activity occurs, often involving controversy or unrest.
Example
- The city became a hot bed of political activism.
C1Nautical
(technical)A shared sleeping arrangement where beds are used in shifts by different people.
Example
- On the submarine, crew members had to hot bed due to limited space.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot bed":
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