plowed US
plaʊd
See also: ploughed (UK)
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Definition of plowed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
farmingUSland turned over with a plowUS
  • The plowed field was ready for planting.
cultivated tilled
2.
drunkUSintoxicated from alcoholUS
  • He was completely plowed after the party.
inebriated sloshed wasted
3.
surface textureUShaving a visibly rough or furrowed surfaceUS
  • The plowed road showed signs of recent work..
furrowed ridged
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Origin of plowed

Old English, plōg (plow) + -ed (past tense)

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crop
growing crop plowed under to enrich soil
agriculture
fresh plant matter plowed into soil for fertility
agriculture
land that has been plowed for planting
undugadj.
agriculture
not yet turned over or plowed
agriculture
not plowed or prepared for planting

Examples of plowed in a sentence

  • Farmers admired the plowed acres stretching to the horizon.
  • She was plowed and couldn't remember the night.
  • After a few drinks, he was plowed and laughing loudly.
  • The plowed field was ready for planting.
  • The plowed garden beds awaited seeds.

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  1. French:labouré, bourré, ...
  2. German:gepflügt, betrunken, ...
  3. Italian:arato, ubriaco, ...
  4. Spanish:labrado, borracho, ...
  5. Portuguese:lavrado, bêbado, ...
  6. Chinese:犁过的, 烂醉的, ...
  7. Japanese:耕された, 酔っ払った, ...
  8. Arabic:مَحروثة, ثَمْلان, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָרוּשׁ, שִׁיכּוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:вспаханный, пьяный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зораний, п'яний, ...
  12. Hindi:जुता हुआ, नशे में, ...
plow US
plaʊ
See also: plough (UK)
plow: farm tool for breaking and turning soil
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Definition of plow - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
agricultureUSfarm tool for breaking and turning soilUS
  • The farmer used a plow to prepare the field.
cultivator plough tiller
2.
transportationUSvehicle or device for clearing snowUS
  • The city deployed a plow to clear the streets.
snowplow

Verb

1.
movementintr.USmove through thick material by pushing steadily with forceintr.US
  • The ship plowed through the stormy sea.
cleave plough
2.
farmingtr./intr.USturn over the soil with a farming tooltr./intr.US
  • Farmers plow the fields every spring..
cultivate till
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  • plow: farm tool for breaking and turning soil
    farm tool for breaking and turning soil
  • plow: vehicle or device for clearing snow
    vehicle or device for clearing snow

Expressions with plow

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keep going even when things are hard
We must plow ahead despite the setbacks.
crash into something with force
The car plowed into the wall.
keep going with effort, especially when it is hard
Even when tired, she decided to plow on.
person who does hard, reliable work
She is the plow horse of the team, always dependable.
reinvest profits into a business for growth
The company decided to plow back its earnings for expansion.
engage in futile or pointless effort
Trying to change his mind is like plowing the sands.

Origin of plow

Old English, plog (plow)

Examples of plow in a sentence

  • He bought a new plow for the farm.
  • A plow was needed to clear the driveway.
  • The farm used a plow to remove the snow.
  • The car plowed through the thick snow on the road.
  • He plowed through the crowd to reach the stage.
  • They need to plow the garden before planting.

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  1. French:charrue, traverser, ...
  2. German:Pflug, pflügen, ...
  3. Italian:aratro, solcare, ...
  4. Spanish:arado, surcar, ...
  5. Portuguese:arado, romper, ...
  6. Chinese:犁, 奋力穿过, ...
  7. Japanese:すき, 突き進む, ...
  8. Arabic:مِحراث, شَقَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְרֵשָׁה, לְפַלֵּס, ...
  10. Russian:плуг, пахать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плуг, орати, ...
  12. Hindi:हल, जोर से चलना, ...

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