plowing

/ˈplaʊɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting.
    • Modern plowing uses tractors instead of horses.
    • Spring plowing is essential before sowing the seeds.
    • The farmer spent the whole day doing plowing in the north field.
verb
  1. Present participle of plow; the action of breaking up and turning over soil with a plow.
    • They were plowing all morning to get ready for planting.
    • He is plowing the field behind the barn.
    • The tractor is plowing the dry earth.
  2. Moving forward with great force or determination, often through obstacles.
    • She kept plowing through her homework despite being tired.
    • He is plowing ahead with his plans even though others disagree.
    • The ship was plowing through the rough waves.