Plow

Pronunciation: /plaʊ/

Definitions of plow

noun a farm implement used for cutting, lifting, turning over, and partly pulverizing soil

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer used a plow to till the soil.

A2 The plow broke while the farmer was working in the field.

B1 The old plow was handed down through generations in the family.

B2 The rusty plow was in need of repairs before the next planting season.

C1 The intricate design of the antique plow showcased the craftsmanship of the era.

C2 The precision of the modern plow technology revolutionized agriculture practices.

Examples of plow in a Sentence

formal The farmer used a large plow to prepare the field for planting.

informal Dad's out in the field plowing with the tractor.

slang I'm going to plow through this homework assignment tonight.

figurative She had to plow through a mountain of paperwork to find the right document.

Grammatical Forms of plow

• past tense: plowed
• plural: plows
• comparative: plow
• superlative: plow
• present tense: plow
• future tense: will plow
• perfect tense: have plowed
• continuous tense: is plowing
• singular: plow
• positive degree: plow
• infinitive: to plow
• gerund: plowing
• participle: plowed

Origin and Evolution of plow

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'plow' originated from the Old English word 'plōh' which was derived from the Latin word 'plovus'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plow' has evolved to refer to the agricultural implement used for cutting, lifting, and turning over soil for planting crops.