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plowing

/ˈplaʊɪŋ/ /ˈplaʊɪn/

Meanings
noun
The breaking of the ground into furrows (with a plough) for planting.

Examples :

"The farmer began the plowing of the field early in the morning, preparing the soil for the spring crops. "
agriculture action process

Related Words

Illustration ground

ground noun

/ɡɹaʊnd/

The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.

"Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!"

Illustration breaking

breaking verb

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

Illustration field

field noun

/fiːld/ /fild/

A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country.

"There are several species of wild flowers growing in this field."

Illustration morning

morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

Illustration furrows

furrows noun

/ˈfɜːroʊz/ /ˈfʌroʊz/

A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.

"The farmer walked behind the tractor, planting seeds directly into the freshly plowed furrows. "

Illustration began

began verb

/bɪˈɡæn/

To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

"I began playing the piano at the age of five.   Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation."

Illustration spring

spring verb

/spɹɪŋ/

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

"Lifting the heavy box sprang his back, causing him a lot of pain. "

Illustration preparing

preparing verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹɪŋ/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

Illustration planting

planting verb

/ˈplɑːntɪŋ/ /ˈplæntɪŋ/

To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

"We are planting flowers in the garden today. "

Illustration farmer

farmer noun

/fɑːmə/ /fɑɹmɚ/

A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock, especially on a farm.

"The farmer planted corn in his fields every spring. "

Illustration early

early noun

/ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/

A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

"The early shift at the bakery starts at 4:00 am. "

Illustration plough

plough noun

/plaʊ/

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.

"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. "