plow — A farming implement with sharp blades for cutting and turning over soil
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A farming implement with sharp blades for cutting and turning over soil
Pronunciation (IPA): /plaʊ/
Example Sentences
- The student decided to plow through all 500 pages of the textbook in one night.
- Modern tractors can plow a field much faster than horses could.
- She plowed into her homework right after dinner.
plow
NOUN[/plaʊ/]
A farming implement with sharp blades for cutting and turning over soil
The farmer guides his ox to plow the field before spring planting.
After the plow, he takes a bow to his cow!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ploh', derived from Germanic languages referring to an agricultural tool for turning soil. This ancient word reflects humanity's agricultural development and the fundamental importance of farming in civilization.
Breakdown
plow (root meaning 'to turn or fold soil') - a simple root word without prefixes or suffixes, directly inherited from Germanic agricultural vocabulary
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📝Examples
“The student decided to plow through all 500 pages of the textbook in one night.”
“Modern tractors can plow a field much faster than horses could.”
“She plowed into her homework right after dinner.”
“The snowplow worked all night to clear the roads for morning commuters.”
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