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Meaning of plow

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

plow

noun

Definitions

  1. The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres.

noun

Definitions

  1. A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

    Example: The horse-drawn plough had a tremendous impact on agriculture.

  2. The use of a plough; tillage.

  3. Alternative form of Plough (Synonym of Ursa Major)

  4. A joiner's plane for making grooves.

verb

Definitions

  1. To use a plough on to prepare for planting.

    Example: I've still got to plough that field.

  2. To use a plough.

    Example: Some days I have to plough from sunrise to sunset.

  3. To have sex with, penetrate.

  4. To move with force.

    Example: Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety.

noun

Definitions

  1. Land that has been or is meant to be ploughed