verb

plowing

Plowing (verb) means turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting (American spelling of ploughing). Example: “The farmer spent all morning plowing the north field.”

verb

Turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting (American spelling of ploughing).

"The farmer spent all morning plowing the north field."

Moving forcefully or steadily through something.

"The snowplow kept plowing through the drifts on Main Street."

How to use plowing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTurning soil with a plow, or pushing forcefully through something.

UK vs US

This is the American spelling; British English uses "ploughing".

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for plowing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “plowing” mean?

The word “plowing” means turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting (American spelling of ploughing). In plain terms, turning soil with a plow, or pushing forcefully through something.

How do you use “plowing” in a sentence?

Here is “plowing” used in a sentence: “The farmer spent all morning plowing the north field.”

What part of speech is “plowing”?

“Plowing” is a verb.

How many meanings does “plowing” have?

“Plowing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting (American spelling of ploughing).

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