Pronunciation: /ˈhæroʊ/

Definitions of harrow

noun A farm implement consisting of a heavy frame with sharp teeth or disks, used to break up and even off plowed ground.

Example Sentences

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).

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of harrow in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of harrow

past tense

harrowed

plural

harrows

comparative

more harrowing

superlative

most harrowing

present tense

harrow

future tense

will harrow

perfect tense

has harrowed

continuous tense

is harrowing

singular

harrow

positive degree

harrow

infinitive

to harrow

gerund

harrowing

participle

harrowed

Origin and Evolution of harrow

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'harrow' originated from Old English 'hergian' meaning to harry or ravage.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'harrow' evolved to refer to an agricultural implement used for breaking up and smoothing soil.