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plowed

/plaʊd/

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verb

To use a plough on to prepare for planting.

Examples :

"The farmer plowed the field to get it ready for planting corn. "

agriculture plant action

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verb

To use a plough.

Examples :

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

agriculture utensil action

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verb

To have sex with, penetrate.

sex action body human

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

Examples :

"The farmer plowed the field, preparing it for planting. "

agriculture action

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To run through, as in sailing.

Examples :

"The sailboat plowed through the waves, its bow cutting a clean path. "

sailing nautical

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

Examples :

"The bookbinder carefully plowed the edges of the old manuscript to create a smooth, uniform finish. "

utility stationery writing

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(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 plowed a groove along the edge of the cabinet door to hold the glass panel. "

technical building architecture work industry

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verb

(university slang) To fail (a student).

Examples :

"The professor plowed half the class on the final exam. "

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adjective

Turned over with the blade of a plow to create furrows (usually for planting crops).

Examples :

"The plowed field was ready for planting. "

agriculture plant

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adjective

Well-trodden or well-researched, previously explored.

Examples :

""The topic of climate change in that class felt plowed; we'd already discussed it extensively in previous courses." "

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adjective

Examples :

"After three strong cocktails, he was absolutely plowed. "