plow

noun
UK: /plaʊ/
US: /plaʊ/

  1. A large farming tool with blades that digs into the soil and turns it over.

    1. The farmer uses a plow to prepare the field for planting crops.
    2. With a modern plow, he can plow the entire field in just a few hours.

Synonyms

cultivate till dig
plow verb

  1. To dig into and turn over soil using a plow.

    1. Farmers plow their fields in the spring to get ready for planting.
    2. He will plow the garden before planting the tomatoes and other vegetables.

  2. To move forward forcefully or steadily, often overcoming obstacles.

    1. The train had to plow through the heavy snowstorm last winter.
    2. She had to plow through the data to find a solution to her problem.
plow phrasal-verb

  1. To proceed with great energy despite difficulty.

    1. She decided to plow ahead with the project despite the challenges.
    2. We need to plow ahead and finish this report by the end of the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "plow" is /plaʊ/ in British English and /plaʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plow": cultivate, till, dig.

Example usage of "plow": "The farmer uses a plow to prepare the field for planting crops.". More examples on the page.