furrow
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed to plant a crop.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɝoʊ
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Definition
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noun
A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.
Any trench, channel, or groove, as in wood or metal.
A deep wrinkle in the skin of the face, especially on the forehead.
verb
transitive
To cut one or more grooves in (the ground, etc.).
transitive
To wrinkle.
transitive
To pull one's brows or eyebrows together due to concentration, worry, etc.
intransitive
To become furrowed
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Synonyms
Sense: to cut one or more grooves in (the ground
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