furrow

¹fur·row

noun \ˈfər-(ˌ)ō, ˈfə-(ˌ)rō\

Definition of FURROW

1

a : a trench in the earth made by a plow b : plowed land : field

2

: something that resembles the track of a plow: as a : a marked narrow depression : groove b : a deep wrinkle <furrows in his brow>

Examples of FURROW

1. We plowed furrows in the field.
2. When he frowns a deep furrow forms in his brow.

Origin of FURROW

Middle English furgh, forow, from Old English furh; akin to Old High German furuh furrow, Latin porca

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to FURROW

Synonyms: crease, crimp, crinkle, wrinkle

Related Words: corrugation, layer, loop, plait, pleat, ply, pucker, seam, tuck; crow's-foot

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Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall