Synonyms of furrow

furrow 1 of 2

noun

ˈfər-(ˌ)ō 

as in crease

a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface

the furrows in his usually unwrinkled brow suggested that he was very worried

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crease
• wrinkle
• crinkle
• corrugation
• crimp
• plait
• pleat
• pucker
• loop
• tuck
• layer
• seam
• ply
• crow's-foot

furrow

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verb

1

as in to plow

to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement

we had to furrow the field before we could plant the wheat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plow
• rake
• cultivate
• till
• break
• hoe
• harrow
• fallow
• rototill
• list

2

as in to wrinkle

to develop creases or folds

his brow furrowed in concentration as he tried to figure out the math problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrinkle
• crease
• fold
• double
• crinkle
• crumple
• rumple
• collapse

Examples of furrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The identity of Santos’ killer possibly lurked within the intricate ridges and furrows of that handprint. —Rick Jervis, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024

Any attempt by the new administration in Washington to plow the old furrows is destined to fail. —Moshe Yaalon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2016

Verb

Dill furrows her brow for a moment, unsure whether that’s what the child said, before breaking out into another warm smile. —Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2024

Get Recommendations in Our Worth Your Time Newsletter Every Character Who Has Died on House of the Dragon His mother furrows her brow, skeptical. —Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 July 2024