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Furrow
01
a deep crease or groove on the face caused by repeated facial expressions
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
furrows
Examples
A furrow appeared between his brows as he read the letter.
02
a long, narrow trench in the ground, especially one made by a plow for planting seeds or irrigation
Examples
The farmer guided the plow to cut straight furrows in the soil.
03
a shallow groove, indentation, or fold in an otherwise smooth surface
Examples
The furrow in the sand was made by a dragging rope.
to furrow
01
to make a series of long, narrow grooves or ridges in the ground or on a surface
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
furrow
3rd person singular
furrows
Present participle
furrowing
Past simple
furrowed
Past participle
furrowed
Examples
The farmer furrows the soil to prepare it for planting.
02
to cause wrinkles or lines to appear on the skin as a sign of worry, confusion, or concentration
Transitive: to furrow sth
Examples
She furrowed her brow in deep thought.
03
cut a furrow into a columns
