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plough

/plaʊ/

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noun

The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres.

Examples :

"In medieval times, a wealthy landowner's wealth was often measured by how many ploughs of land he possessed, indicating the number of areas 120 acres in size he could cultivate. "

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noun

A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

Examples :

"The horse-drawn plough had a tremendous impact on agriculture."

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noun

The use of a plough; tillage.

Examples :

"The farmer's plough was essential for preparing the fields for the spring planting. "

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noun

Alternative form of Plough (Synonym of Ursa Major)

Examples :

"My grandfather, a seasoned sailor, always used the Plough to navigate at night. "

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A joiner's plane for making grooves.

Examples :

"The carpenter used his plough to create a neat groove in the cabinet door for the glass panel. "

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A bookbinder's implement for trimming or shaving off the edges of books.

Examples :

"The bookbinder carefully adjusted the plough before using it to trim the uneven edges of the newly bound volume. "

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verb

To use a plough on to prepare for planting.

Examples :

"The farmer will plough the field before planting the corn seeds. "

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verb

To use a plough.

Examples :

"Some days I have to plough from sunrise to sunset."

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verb

To have sex with, penetrate.

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verb

To move with force.

Examples :

"Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety."

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verb

To furrow; to make furrows, grooves, or ridges in.

Examples :

"The farmer will plough the field to prepare it for planting seeds. "

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verb

To run through, as in sailing.

Examples :

"The sailboat ploughed through the waves, leaving a white wake behind. "

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To trim, or shave off the edges of, as a book or paper, with a plough.

Examples :

"The bookbinder carefully used the plough to plough the edges of the stack of pages, making them perfectly even. "

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verb

(joinery) To cut a groove in, as in a plank, or the edge of a board; especially, a rectangular groove to receive the end of a shelf or tread, the edge of a panel, a tongue, etc.

Examples :

"The carpenter will plough a groove along the side of the cabinet so the back panel can slide in. "

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(university slang) To fail (a student).

Examples :

"The professor threatened to plough anyone who didn't submit the final assignment. "

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Land that has been or is meant to be ploughed

Examples :

"From the hilltop, we could see the plough stretching for miles, ready for planting season. "

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