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plows

/plaʊz/

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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 :

"The medieval village was assessed based on the number of "plows" it possessed, a key indicator of its agricultural capacity. "

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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."

agriculture machine utensil

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noun

The use of a plough; tillage.

Examples :

"After the plows, the farmer planted seeds in the newly turned earth. "

agriculture utensil machine

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noun

Alternative form of Plough (Synonym of Ursa Major)

Examples :

"Looking up at the night sky, my grandfather pointed out the Plows, explaining that some people know it better as the Big Dipper. "

astronomy mythology

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noun

A joiner's plane for making grooves.

Examples :

"The cabinet maker keeps a set of plows to make different sized grooves for the shelves. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The bookbinder carefully adjusted his plows to ensure a clean, even edge on the newly bound book. "

utensil machine writing literature

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verb

To use a plough on to prepare for planting.

Examples :

"The farmer plows his field every spring before planting corn. "

agriculture plant utensil machine

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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 plows the field to prepare the soil for planting. "

agriculture utensil machine

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verb

To run through, as in sailing.

Examples :

"The sailboat plows through the waves, making a lot of spray. "

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verb

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

Examples :

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

utensil machine technical writing

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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 plows a groove along the cabinet door frame to hold the glass panel. "

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verb

(university slang) To fail (a student).

Examples :

"The professor plows many students in the introductory physics course each semester. "

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noun

Land that has been or is meant to be ploughed

Examples :

"The farmer surveyed his plows, ready to plant the spring crops. "