Meaning & Definition of word "Plow"

Plow

/plaʊ/

1. a farm tool with blades for cutting the soil for planting.
- Example: The farmer used a plow to prepare the soil for the new season.
2. a large vehicle used for clearing snow from roads.
- Example: The plow worked all night to clear the snow from the streets.

1. to turn up the earth of (an area) with a plow, especially for planting and cultivation.
- Example: Farmers plow the fields in preparation for planting crops.
2. to move through (something) with difficulty or without care.
- Example: We had to plow through the heavy snow to get to the cabin.
3. to work hard and persistently.
- Example: He had to plow through a long list of tasks to meet the deadline.

●Old English 'plōga' meaning 'to turn up the ground'

plow ahead:

To continue to move forward despite obstacles.

plow through:

To deal with a large amount of work or information in a determined way.

plow a field:

To prepare land for planting crops.

tiller:

A tool used for preparing soil when planting.

furrow:

A trench in the ground made by a plow.

Meaning: To engage in sexual activity, sometimes used in a casual context.

● Example Sentence: They went back to her place to plow.

Meaning: To work hard or 'grind' through a tough task.

● Example Sentence: I've been plowing at work all week.