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
- We plowed furrows in the field.
- 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
2furrow
verbDefinition of FURROW
transitive verb
: to make furrows, grooves, wrinkles, or lines in
intransitive verb
: to make or form furrows, grooves, wrinkles, or lines
Examples of FURROW
- His forehead furrows when he frowns.
- <we had to furrow the field before we could plant the wheat>
First Known Use of FURROW
15th century
fur·row
noun \ˈfər-(ˌ)ō, -ə(-w); ˈfə-(ˌ)rō, -rə(-w)\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of FURROW
1
: a marked narrow depression or groove
2
: a deep wrinkle
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