furrow
/ˈfɜroʊ/
noun
- A long, narrow trench made in the ground, especially by a plow for planting seeds.
- The farmer dug a straight furrow across the field for the corn seeds.
- The tractor left deep furrows in the soft earth after the plowing.
- Rainwater collected in the furrows between the rows of vegetables.
- A deep line or wrinkle on a surface, especially on the skin of the face (like the forehead).
- She noticed a new furrow between her eyebrows in the mirror.
- Worry had carved deep furrows across his forehead.
- The old man's face was marked with furrows from years of smiling and frowning.
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verb
- To make a long, narrow trench in the ground, especially with a plow.
- The farmer furrowed the field in straight lines before planting.
- They used a hand plow to furrow the garden for the potato rows.
- The tractor furrowed the soil quickly, preparing it for the spring crop.
- To make deep lines or wrinkles on a surface, especially the forehead or brow, often as a sign of thought, worry, or concentration.
- He furrowed his brow as he tried to solve the math problem.
- The teacher furrowed his eyebrows when the student gave the wrong answer.
- She furrowed her forehead in confusion at the strange noise.
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