plough
5 synonyms for plough, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A farm tool with a blade, pulled through soil to break it up before planting.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A farm tool with a blade, pulled through soil to break it up before planting.
“The tractor pulled a heavy plough across the field.”
How to use plough
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of plough →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.
