Ploughing Meaning in English
word · lemma: plough
ˈpɫaʊ/, /ˈpɫoʊ
PLOW-ing
plˈaʊɪŋ
PLOW-ing
Definition
Turning over the soil using a plough, usually before planting crops. Often refers to preparing farmland by breaking up the earth.
Usage & Nuances
'Ploughing' is chiefly used in farming/agriculture. In British English, use 'plough'; in American English, 'plow.' Can also be used figuratively ('ploughing through a book'). Common collocation: 'ploughing a field.'
Spanish: ararPortuguese (BR): ararPortuguese (PT): ararChinese (Simplified): 犁地Chinese (Traditional): 犁地Hindi: हल चला रहे हैं - जुताईArabic: حرثBengali: হাল চাষ - জমি চাষRussian: пахотаJapanese: 耕すことVietnamese: cày bừaKorean: 쟁기질Turkish: sürmeUrdu: حل چلاناIndonesian: membajak
Example Sentences
The farmer is ploughing the field.
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Ploughing prepares the soil for seeds.
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He spent the morning ploughing.
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They were ploughing through mud after the heavy rain.
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After ploughing all day, he was exhausted.
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She’s ploughing through her homework tonight to finish early.
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