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variants: or cross-plough \ ˈ⸗ˌ⸗ \

Definition of cross-plow

intransitive verb

: to plow across an earlier plowing

transitive verb

: to plow (a field) so that the furrows cross those of an earlier plowing

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History and Etymology for cross-plow

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“Cross-plow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-plow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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