harrowed; harrowing; harrows
Definition of harrow
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harrow
nounDefinition of harrow (Entry 2 of 4)
: a cultivating tool set with spikes, teeth, or disks and used primarily for breaking up and smoothing the soil
harrow
verb (2)harrowed; harrowing; harrows
Definition of harrow (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : to cultivate with a harrow (see harrow entry 2)
harrow the fields
Harrow
geographical nameDefinition of Harrow (Entry 4 of 4)
borough of northwestern Greater London, England population 241,000
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