furrowing

[ˈfʌrəʊɪŋ]

furrowing Definition

• 1. to make a long, narrow trench or line in the surface of something
• 2. to wrinkle or crease the forehead or brow as an expression of anxiety, concentration, or thought

Using furrowing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "furrowing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The farmer was furrowing the field with his plow.

• Example

  The old man furrowed his brow and looked at me suspiciously.

• Example

  She furrowed her forehead in concentration as she worked on the puzzle.

furrowing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for furrowing

• wrinkle
• crease
• corrugate
• groove
• channel

Phrases with furrowing

• furrow one's brow

  to wrinkle or crease one's forehead or brow as an expression of anxiety, concentration, or thought

  Example

  He furrowed his brow in confusion as he tried to understand the instructions.

• furrowed fields

  fields that have been plowed and have furrows or trenches in them

  Example

  The furrowed fields stretched out as far as the eye could see.

• furrowed face

  a face with deep wrinkles or creases, typically caused by age or stress

  Example

  His furrowed face showed the signs of a life filled with hard work and worry.

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Summary: furrowing in Brief

'Furrowing' [ˈfʌrəʊɪŋ] refers to making a long, narrow trench or line in the surface of something, such as a field. It can also mean wrinkling or creasing the forehead or brow as an expression of anxiety, concentration, or thought. The phrase 'furrow one's brow' is commonly used to describe this facial expression.