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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.'

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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