First Known Use: before 12th century
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1furrow
noun fur·row \ˈfər-(ˌ)ō, ˈfə-(ˌ)rō\
: a long and narrow cut in the ground
: a narrow line or wrinkle in the skin of a person's face
Full Definition of FURROW
1
a : a trench in the earth made by a plow b : plowed land : field
2
: something that resembles the track of a plow: as a : a marked narrow depression : groove b : a deep wrinkle <furrows in his brow>
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Origin of FURROW
Middle English furgh, forow, from Old English furh; akin to Old High German furuh furrow, Latin porca
2furrow
verb
: to make furrows in (something)
Full Definition of FURROW
transitive verb
: to make furrows, grooves, wrinkles, or lines in
intransitive verb
: to make or form furrows, grooves, wrinkles, or lines
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First Known Use of FURROW
15th century
FURROWS Defined for Kids
1furrow
noun fur·row \ˈfər-ō\
2furrow
verb
fur·rowedfur·row·ing
Definition of FURROW for Kids
: to make wrinkles or grooves in <He furrowed his brow.>
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furrow
noun fur·row \ˈfər-(ˌ)ō, -ə(-w); ˈfə-(ˌ)rō, -rə(-w)\
Medical Definition of FURROW
1
: a marked narrow depression or groove
2
: a deep wrinkle
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