verb
- stores green fodder in a silo by compacting and fermenting it
Usage: agricultural term; third person singular present
Examples
- The farmer ensiles corn to feed his cattle during winter.
- She ensiles the grass while it’s still fresh and nutritious.
- The dairy operation ensiles thousands of tons of feed annually.
- He ensiles the crop immediately after harvesting to preserve nutrients.
- The ranch ensiles alfalfa in large concrete silos.
- Modern equipment ensiles fodder more efficiently than older methods.