plow

Meanings

• noun

  A farming tool used to cut and turn over soil, preparing it for planting.

  - "Farmers use plows to prepare their fields for planting."
  - "The tractor plowed the field all day."
  - "Plowing the field is an important step in agriculture."

• verb

  To move soil with a plow.

  - "Farmers plow their fields in the spring."
  - "The ground needs to be plowed before it can be planted."
  - "Plowing the field helps to mix in fertilizer."

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Synonyms

carrucate , carve , hide , plough , ploughgate , ploughland , plow , plowgate , plowland , sull , zowl , carucate , flunk , get up in , pound , sleep with , chamfer , groove , rut , carucate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plow
bough , vow , now , plowman , dough

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Variants

List of all variants of plow that leads to same result
plow , plows , plough , ploughed , ploughing , ploughs , plowable , plowed , plower , plowers , plowing , plow back , plowback , plowbacks , plowed back , plowing back , plows back , plow under , plowed under , plowing under , plows under , plow ahead , plowed ahead , plowing ahead , plows ahead , plow into , plowed into , plowing into , plows into , plow on , plowed on , plowing on , plows on , under the plow

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Etymology

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Old English plough, from ploughan 'to plow'. Related to plowshare.

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Trivia

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1. The first plows were made from bone, wood, and metal.

2. Plows have been in use for over 5,000 years.

3. The largest plow ever built was over 13 meters (43 feet) wide.

4. Plows were used in ancient Egypt to build the pyramids.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plowshare: A flat, sharp-edged tool attached to the front of a plow, used for cutting through the soil.

2. Plowman: A person who operates a plow to prepare the soil for planting.

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Culture

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The plow is a significant symbol of agriculture and hard work. It has been depicted in art and literature throughout history, representing the connection between humans and the land. In many cultures, the plow is seen as a symbol of progress and prosperity.

How to Memorize "plow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy metal implement with a long, curved blade attached to the front, being pulled by a tractor through a field.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the phrase 'turning over a new leaf' when remembering the meaning of plow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Plow and sow, grow a bountiful row' to help remember the meanings of plow and sow.

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