Meaning & Definition of word "Plough"
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.