plow
word
Definition
A plow is a tool or machine used to turn and break up soil for planting crops. As a verb, 'to plow' means to dig or move through soil (or sometimes, metaphorically, through something else), usually before planting.
Usage & Nuances
American English uses 'plow', while British English prefers 'plough'. As a noun, most common in agriculture; as a verb, can also mean moving through snow ('plow the driveway') or progressing steadily ('plow through a book'). Often used figuratively. Common collocations: 'plow the field', 'snow plow', 'plow through'. Avoid confusing with 'plough' in American usage.
Example Sentences
The bulldozer plowed right through the old building.
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The farmer uses a plow to prepare the field.
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He will plow the land before planting seeds.
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A horse pulled the plow across the soil.
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We had to plow through deep snow to reach the house.
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I'm trying to plow through all this paperwork before Friday.
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