(1):

(n.) The act or operation of setting in the ground for propagation, as seeds, trees, shrubs, etc.; the forming of plantations, as of trees; the carrying on of plantations, as of sugar, coffee, etc.

(2):

(n.) The laying of the first courses of stone in a foundation.

(3):

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Plant

(4):

(n.) That which is planted; a plantation.