Meaning & Definition of word "Plowing"

Plowing

/ˈplaʊɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. the action of plowing, as in agriculture.
    • Example: Plowing is essential for maintaining healthy soil and crop yields.
  • 2. a furrow or trench made by a plow.
    • Example: The plowing created deep furrows that helped channel rainwater to the plants.

verb:

  • 1. the act of turning over and breaking up soil with a plow to prepare it for planting.
    • Example: The farmer spent the whole morning plowing the fields in preparation for spring planting.
  • 2. to move through or over something with force, as if pushing through.
    • Example: The snowplow was plowing through the heavy snow, clearing the roads for commuters.

Etymology

From Old English 'plōwian', related to plow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plowing ahead:

Moving forward despite difficulties.

plowing through:

To continue with something with great effort.

plow the field:

Prepare land for crops.

Related Words

plow:

A tool used for turning soil.

tillage:

The agricultural preparation of soil by mechanical cultivation.

harrowing:

Breaking up and smoothing out the surface of the soil.

Slang Meanings of plowing

Meaning: To work hard on a tedious task.

Example Sentence: I've been plowing through these reports all day.

Meaning: To move quickly through an area.

Example Sentence: They're plowing through traffic to get to the concert on time.