planting (Noun) — The act of fixing firmly in place. ex. "he ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway"
planting (Noun) — A collection of plants (trees, shrubs or flowers) in a particular area. ex. "the landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner"
planting (Noun) — Putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow. ex. "the planting of corn is hard work"
planting (Verb) — Put (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground. ex. "Let's plant flowers in the garden"
planting (Verb) — Fix or set securely or deeply. ex. "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"
planting (Verb) — Set up or lay the groundwork for.
planting (Verb) — (animal husbandry) place into a river. ex. "plant fish"
planting (Verb) — Place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive. ex. "Plant a spy in Moscow" ex. "plant bugs in the dissident's apartment"
planting (Verb) — Put firmly in the mind. ex. "Plant a thought in the students' minds"