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Furrowed Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0
    furrowed adj : having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface; "furrowed fields"; "his furrowed face lit by a warming smile" [ant: unfurrowed]
Furrowed Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Furrow \Fur"row\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Furrowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Furrowing.] [From Furrow, n.; cf. AS. fyrian.]
  1. To cut a furrow in; to make furrows in; to plow; as, to furrow the ground or sea. --Shak.
  2. To mark with channels or with wrinkles. Thou canst help time to furrow me with age. --Shak. Fair cheeks were furrowed with hot tears. --Byron.
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Wikipedia Meaning and Definition on 'Furrowed'


The plough (American spelling: plow; both pronounced /ˈplaʊ/) is a tool used in farming for initial cultivation of soil in preparation for sowing seed or planting. It has been a basic instrument for most of recorded history, and represents one of the major advances in agriculture. The primary purpose of ploughing is to turn over the upper layer of the soil, bringing fresh nutrients to the surface, while burying weeds and the remains of previous crops, allowing them to break down. It also aerates the soil, and allows it to hold moisture better. In modern use, a ploughed field is typically left to dry out, and is then harrowed before planting.

Ploughs were initially pulled by oxen, and later in many areas by horses (generally draught horses) and mules. In industrialised countries, the first mechanical means of pulling a plough used steam-powered (ploughing engines or steam tractors), but these were gradually superseded by internal-combustion-powered tractors. In the past two decades plough use has reduced in some areas (where soil damage and erosion are problems), in favour of shallower ploughing and other less invasive tillage techniques.

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  • Accordion lovers flock to Nyack library show
    His brow furrowed in concentration, his fingers moving over the keys and buttons, Stanislav Kosiv pumped out a quick Ukrainian folk tune on his piano accordion. Read more on this news related to 'Furrowed'
  • Ex-lawmakers search for signs of intelligent life in Washington
    All the pieces of a formal congressional hearing were in place. A row of lawmakers with furrowed brows were seated in wide, leather chairs behind an elevated table with microphones. Water pitchers and engraved nameplates were in front of them. A second, smaller table was set up below for witnesses to deliver their expert testimonies. [...] Read more on this news related to 'Furrowed'
  • TPS enticing students to eat
    Long have school lunchrooms produced scrunched faces, furrowed brows, and stuck-out tongues from children disappointed by the offerings. Read more on this news related to 'Furrowed'

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