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furrow

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌrəʊ/

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Definition of furrow

noun

1a long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plough, especially for planting seeds or irrigation: regular furrows in a ploughed field [mass noun]:fields of ridge and furrow
a rut, groove, or trail in the ground or another surface:lorry wheels had dug furrows in the sand

2a line or wrinkle on a person’s face:there were deep furrows in his brow

verb

1 [with object] make a rut, groove, or trail in (the ground or the surface of something):gorges furrowing the deep-sea floor John’s face was furrowed with tears
(usually as adjective furrowed) use a plough to make a long, narrow trench in (land or earth):furrowed fields

2(with reference to the forehead or face) mark or be marked with lines or wrinkles caused by frowning, anxiety, or concentration: [with object]:a look of concern furrowed his brow [no object]:his brows furrowed in concentration (as adjective furrowed)he stroked his furrowed brow

Origin:

Old English furh, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch voor and German Furche, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin porca 'ridge between furrows'

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