Plough

/plaʊ/ noun verb

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.

Definition

  1. (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.
  2. (noun) A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting. “The horse-drawn plough had a tremendous impact on agriculture.”
  3. (noun) The use of a plough; tillage.
  4. (noun) Alternative form of Plough (Synonym of Ursa Major)
  5. (noun) A joiner's plane for making grooves.
  6. (noun) A bookbinder's implement for trimming or shaving off the edges of books.
  7. (verb) To use a plough on to prepare for planting. “I've still got to plough that field.”
  8. (verb) To use a plough. “Some days I have to plough from sunrise to sunset.”
  9. (verb) To have sex with, penetrate.
  10. (verb) To move with force. “Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety.”
  11. (verb) To furrow; to make furrows, grooves, or ridges in.
  12. (verb) To run through, as in sailing.

Word stats

  • Plough contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Plough mean?

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.

How many letters are in Plough?

Plough has 6 letters.

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