Plough (Noun)
Meaning 1
A group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Plough is one of the most recognizable asterisms in the night sky.
- The Plough is a prominent pattern of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major.
- To locate the North Star, first find the Plough and follow the two stars at the end of the "bowl" away from the "handle".
- The Plough is often confused with the Big Dipper, but technically the Big Dipper is just the ladle-shaped part of the Plough.
- The Plough is a circumpolar asterism, meaning it is visible year-round in the northern hemisphere.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.