Plowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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plowing

 

[ หˆplaสŠษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

farming

The action of turning over the soil as a preparation for planting crops. Plowing is typically done using a plow, which breaks up the soil and creates furrows. It is an essential step in agriculture to ensure proper aeration and nutrient distribution.

Synonyms

cultivating, digging, tilling

Examples of usage

  • The farmer spent the whole day plowing the field.
  • After plowing the land, the next step is to sow the seeds.
  • Mechanized plowing has greatly increased efficiency in agriculture.
  • Plowing can be hard work, but it is necessary for a successful harvest.
  • Tractors are commonly used for plowing large fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "plowing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฒ เคšเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pflรผgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membajak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oraฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€•ใ™ (tagayasu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท labourer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋‹ค (galda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑุซ (แธฅarath)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oraลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€•ไฝœ (gฤ“ngzuรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plรฆgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ•แƒœแƒ (khvna)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸumlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arar

Word origin

The word 'plowing' originated from the Old English word 'plลwian', which itself is derived from the Latin word 'plovire'. The practice of plowing has been essential in agriculture for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations where manual plows were used. Over time, plowing techniques have evolved, with the introduction of mechanized plows and tractors revolutionizing the process. Today, plowing remains a fundamental step in farming practices around the world.

See also: plough, plow.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,881, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.