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furrow

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of FURROW

1

to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement <we had to furrow the field before we could plant the wheat>

Synonyms break, furrow

Related Words cultivate, till; fallow; harrow, hoe, list, rake, rototill

2

to develop creases or folds <his brow furrowed in concentration as he tried to figure out the math problem>

Synonyms crease, crinkle, furrow, rumple

Related Words collapse, crumple, double, fold

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