Definition
- (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.
- (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.”
- (noun) The use of a plough; tillage.
- (noun) Alternative form of Plough (Synonym of Ursa Major)
- (noun) A joiner's plane for making grooves.
- (noun) A bookbinder's implement for trimming or shaving off the edges of books.
- (verb) To use a plough on to prepare for planting. “I've still got to plough that field.”
- (verb) To use a plough. “Some days I have to plough from sunrise to sunset.”
- (verb) To have sex with, penetrate.
- (verb) To move with force. “Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety.”
- (verb) To furrow; to make furrows, grooves, or ridges in.
- (verb) To run through, as in sailing.
Word stats
- Plows contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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What does Plows 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 Plows?
Plows has 5 letters.
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