Farrow (Verb)
Meaning
Give birth to (piglets); "sows farrow".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- A litter of six piglets was expected when the sow is about to farrow.
- The sow was showing clear signs that she would farrow any day now.
- Farmers usually assist the sows when they farrow to ensure a smooth delivery.
- During breeding season, several sows farrow and produce multiple litters in a year.
- Monitoring the gestation period allows the farmer to determine when the sows will farrow.