furrow
Americannoun
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a narrow groove made in the ground, especially by a plow.
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a narrow groovelike or trenchlike depression in any surface.
the furrows of a wrinkled face.
verb (used with object)
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to make a furrow or furrows in.
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to make wrinkles in (the face).
to furrow one's brow.
verb (used without object)
noun
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a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plough or a trench resembling this
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any long deep groove, esp a deep wrinkle on the forehead
verb
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to develop or cause to develop furrows or wrinkles
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to make a furrow or furrows in (land)
Other Word Forms
- furrow-like adjective
- furrower noun
- furrowless adjective
- furrowlike adjective
- furrowy adjective
- unfurrowed adjective
Etymology
Origin of furrow
before 900; Middle English forwe, furgh, Old English furh; cognate with Old Frisian furch, Old High German fur ( u ) h ( German Furche ), Latin porca ridge between furrows
Example Sentences
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"So I tried to take a pretty free hand with it and kind of plow my own furrow."
From Barron's
I made my brow furrow and my eyes big just like hers so she’d know I was serious, too.
From Literature
As the light started to fade and a breeze furrowed the surface of the lake, I saw a sudden movement in the water and heard a breathy sound.
From Literature
Boaz stared at the graffiti, his brow furrowed and his jaw tight.
From Literature
“I’m trying to find a new dojo too,” Blanck told the boy, who nodded, brow furrowed, understanding.
From Los Angeles Times
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