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Furrow
01
a deep crease or groove on the face caused by repeated facial expressions
Examples
A furrow appeared between his brows as he read the letter.
Her forehead was marked with deep furrows from years of worry.
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.
Rainwater collected in the furrows between the rows of crops.
03
a shallow groove, indentation, or fold in an otherwise smooth surface
Examples
The furrow in the sand was made by a dragging rope.
A furrow ran along the length of the wooden beam.
to furrow
01
to make a series of long, narrow grooves or ridges in the ground or on a surface
Examples
The farmer furrows the soil to prepare it for planting.
Last spring, he furrowed the field to sow the seeds for the upcoming harvest.
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.
He furrowed his forehead when he heard the bad news.
03
cut a furrow into a columns
