plow
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/plaʊ/
soil tilling tool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'plōh', where 'plōh' meant 'plow'.
Historical Evolution
'plōh' changed from Old English word 'plōh' and eventually became the modern English word 'plow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tool for tilling the soil', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a farm tool used for cutting, lifting, turning over, and partly pulverizing soil.
The farmer used a plow to prepare the field for planting.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to turn over the earth with a plow.
They plowed the field before sowing the seeds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35