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
1
Turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting (American spelling of ploughing).
"The farmer spent all morning plowing the north field."
2
Moving forcefully or steadily through something.
"The snowplow kept plowing through the drifts on Main Street."
How to use plowing
Learner’s notesIn 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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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).
