Definitions
- Referring to the process of creating a series of parallel folds or ridges on a surface. - Describing a material or surface that has been shaped with parallel folds or ridges. - Talking about the action of making something wavy or wrinkled.
- Describing a long, narrow trench or groove in a surface, typically made by a plow or a tool. - Referring to a deep wrinkle or crease on a person's face or forehead. - Talking about the action of making a furrow or groove on a surface.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a type of indentation or groove on a surface.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical features on a person's face.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs to describe the action of creating an indentation or groove.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Corrugate creates parallel folds or ridges, while furrow creates a long, narrow trench or groove.
- 2Usage: Corrugate is more commonly used to describe materials or surfaces, while furrow is more commonly used to describe land or facial features.
- 3Intensity: Furrow implies a deeper and more pronounced indentation than corrugate.
- 4Tools: Furrow is typically created by a plow or a tool, while corrugate can be created by various methods such as pressing or folding.
- 5Connotation: Corrugate is often associated with industrial or manufacturing processes, while furrow is more associated with natural or agricultural contexts.
Remember this!
Corrugate and furrow both describe an indentation or groove on a surface, but they differ in shape, usage, intensity, tools, and connotation. Corrugate creates parallel folds or ridges and is commonly used to describe materials or surfaces, while furrow creates a long, narrow trench or groove and is more commonly used to describe land or facial features.
