plow

/plaʊ/
verb
  1. To turn over soil with a plow in preparation for planting.
    • He spent the whole afternoon plowing the back forty acres.
    • Every spring, the farmers plow the fields before sowing corn.
    • We need to plow the garden before the rain comes.
  2. To clear snow from a surface using a plow or similar device.
    • The crew worked all night to plow the highways.
    • Can you plow the driveway before I leave for work?
    • They had to plow the parking lot after the heavy snowfall.
  3. To move forward with force or determination, often through obstacles.
    • The hiker plowed through the thick brush to reach the trail.
    • The ship plowed through the rough waves toward the harbor.
    • She plowed through her homework so she could watch the movie.
noun
  1. A farming tool used to cut, lift, and turn over soil before planting crops.
    • My grandfather still uses an old wooden plow in his garden.
    • The farmer hitched the horse to the plow and began working the field.
    • Modern tractors pull a steel plow that can dig deep into the earth.
  2. A large, curved blade or similar device used for clearing snow from roads or paths.
    • Our neighbor attached a small plow to his truck to clear the driveway.
    • The city sent a snow plow to clear the main street after the blizzard.
    • The airport uses a fleet of plows to keep the runways safe.
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