plough
word
Definition
A plough is a tool or machine used in farming to turn and break up the soil. As a verb, to plough means to use this tool or machine to prepare land for planting crops.
Usage & Nuances
'Plough' is the British spelling, while 'plow' is more common in American English. Used both as a noun (the tool/machine) and a verb (the act of working the land). Metaphorically, it can mean to move with effort through something difficult ('plough through paperwork'). Common in farming context.
Example Sentences
They plough the field every spring.
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A horse can pull a plough.
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It's hard work to plough rocky ground by hand.
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He had to plough through a pile of paperwork before he could leave.
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After the rain, the soil is soft and easy to plough.
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The farmer uses a plough to prepare the soil.
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