帮助中心

furrow

[ˈfʌrəʊ]

furrow Definition

  • 1a long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation
  • 2a deep wrinkle or crease on someone's face
  • 3to make a furrow or furrows in (the ground or someone's face)

Using furrow: Examples

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

  • Example

    The farmer furrowed the field for planting.

  • Example

    The tractor left deep furrows in the soil.

  • Example

    She furrowed her brow in concentration.

  • Example

    The years of worry had furrowed his face.

furrow Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for furrow

Idioms Using furrow

  • to do something that has never been done before; to pioneer

    Example

    The company broke new ground in the field of renewable energy.

  • to work one's way through something difficult or tedious

    Example

    She plowed through the pile of paperwork on her desk.

  • a difficult struggle or challenge

    Example

    Getting the bill passed through Congress was an uphill battle.

Phrases with furrow

  • to make a long, narrow trench in the ground with a plow

    Example

    The farmer plowed a furrow for planting the seeds.

  • furrow one's brow

    to wrinkle one's forehead, usually as a sign of confusion, concentration, or anger

    Example

    She furrowed her brow, trying to remember where she had put her keys.

  • deep furrows

    deep wrinkles or creases, usually on someone's face

    Example

    The old man's face was lined with deep furrows from years of hard work and worry.

Origins of furrow

from Old English 'fyrrh', meaning 'furrow, trench'

📌

Summary: furrow in Brief

The term 'furrow' [ˈfʌrəʊ] refers to a long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation. It also denotes a deep wrinkle or crease on someone's face, and the act of making such a furrow. Phrases like 'plow a furrow' and 'furrow one's brow' extend the concept, while idioms like 'break new ground' and 'uphill battle' use it metaphorically.