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harrow in German

harrow in German is Egge, eggen, peinigen — harrow means a heavy farming tool with rows of spikes or discs, dragged over ploughed soil to break it up.

harrow in German

Egge
noun
A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.
eggen
verb
(transitive) To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
peinigen
verb
(transitive) To traumatize or disturb; to torment, distress or vex.
quälen
verb
(transitive) To traumatize or disturb; to torment, distress or vex.

What does "harrow" mean?

  1. noun A heavy farming tool with rows of spikes or discs, dragged over ploughed soil to break it up.
    "The farmer pulled the harrow behind his tractor to prepare the field for planting."
  2. verb To deeply upset or torment someone.
    "The survivors' stories harrowed everyone who heard them."

harrow in a sentence

  • The farmer pulled the harrow behind his tractor to prepare the field for planting.
  • The survivors' stories harrowed everyone who heard them.
  • She was harrowed by guilt after the accident.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "harrow" in German?

"harrow" in German is Egge, eggen, peinigen. harrow means: A heavy farming tool with rows of spikes or discs, dragged over ploughed soil to break it up.

How do you use "harrow" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer pulled the harrow behind his tractor to prepare the field for planting." In German, "harrow" is Egge, eggen, peinigen.

Are there other ways to say "harrow" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "harrow": Egge, eggen, peinigen, quälen.

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