Plough (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil; "The ship plowed through the water".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The runner ploughed through the dense mud without slowing down her pace.
- The fire truck plowed through the heavy snow, making its way to the emergency.
- The strong swimmer plowed through the waves with incredible speed and agility.
- The bulldozer plowed through the rubble, clearing a path for rescue workers.
- The large ship plowed through the choppy seas with ease, despite the rough weather.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
To break and turn over earth especially with a plow; "Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week"; "turn the earth in the Spring".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- They plough the fields in early spring to prepare the soil for planting.
- Every year he ploughed his land and planted new crops.
- The farmer ploughed his entire field and then planted seeds evenly.
- In the past, people used to plough their land with the help of horses.
- Farmers must carefully plough their land before sowing seeds in winter.