Meaning & Definition of word "Plough"
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Plough
/plaʊ/
noun:
- 1. A farming implement used for cutting, lifting, and turning over soil.
- Example: The farmer needed to repair his old plough before the planting season.
- 2. A particular arrangement of the stars or a constellation, especially the seven stars known as the Big Dipper.
- Example: On clear nights, you can see the Plough in the northern sky.
verb:
- 1. To turn up the soil of (fields) with a plow, especially to prepare for the planting of seeds.
- Example: Farmers plough their fields in early spring to prepare them for planting.
- 2. To move through or navigate a liquid or substance with force or effort.
- Example: The ship began to plough through the heavy waves as the storm approached.
Etymology
Old English 'plōg', akin to Dutch 'ploeg' and German 'Pflug'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to plough through:
To work through something with great effort.
plough one's way:
To move in a determined or forceful way through a space or situation.
Related Words
ploughshare:
The part of a plough that cuts the soil.
tillage:
The preparation of soil for growing crops.
Slang Meanings of plough
Meaning: To plough through a difficult task.
Example Sentence: I had to plough through my homework last night.
Meaning: Plough as a verb can mean to engage in sexual activity.
Example Sentence: They were caught ploughing in the back of the car.