Meaning & Definition of word "Plough"

Plough

/plaʊ/

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.

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.

●Old English 'plōg', akin to Dutch 'ploeg' and German 'Pflug'.

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.

ploughshare:

The part of a plough that cuts the soil.

tillage:

The preparation of soil for growing crops.

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.