Pronunciation: /ˈhæroʊ/
noun A farm implement consisting of a heavy frame with sharp teeth or disks, used to break up and even off plowed ground.
A1 The farmer used a harrow to prepare the soil for planting crops.
A2 The harrow is a farming tool used to break up soil and remove weeds.
B1 After plowing the field, the farmer used a harrow to smooth out the soil.
B2 The harrow dragged behind the tractor, creating neat rows for planting.
C1 The precision of the harrow's design allowed for efficient soil preparation.
C2 The harrow's adjustable tines made it easy to customize for different types of soil.
verb To draw a harrow over (land).
A1 The farmer used a harrow to break up the soil before planting seeds.
A2 She harrowed the field with a tractor to prepare it for the next crop.
B1 The gardener harrowed the garden beds to remove weeds and aerate the soil.
B2 The groundskeeper harrowed the sports field to ensure a smooth surface for the game.
C1 The archaeologist used a harrow to carefully sift through the dirt for artifacts.
C2 The forestry team harrowed the forest floor to promote new growth and biodiversity.
formal The farmer used a harrow to break up the soil before planting the seeds.
informal Dad took out the harrow to work on the field today.
slang I can't believe he's still using that old harrow, it's falling apart!
figurative The difficult situation really harrowed her emotions.
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