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plough

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Noun — A farm tool with a blade, pulled through soil to break it up before planting.

How to use plough

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plough a field plough through plough into

Etymology

From Old English "plōh" and Old Norse "plógr", both going back to a shared Germanic root for the farming tool.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “plough” mean?

The word “plough” means a farm tool with a blade, pulled through soil to break it up before planting. In plain terms, the farm tool for turning soil, or to move forcefully through something as if using one.

How do you pronounce “plough”?

“Plough” is pronounced plow (/plaʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “plough” in a sentence?

Here is “plough” used in a sentence: “The tractor pulled a heavy plough across the field.”

What part of speech is “plough”?

Depending on how it is used, “plough” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “plough” come from?

The word “plough” comes from Old English. From Old English "plōh" and Old Norse "plógr", both going back to a shared Germanic root for the farming tool.

Is “plough” a common word?

“Plough” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “plough” have?

“Plough” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a farm tool with a blade, pulled through soil to break it up before planting.

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