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Plough Definition & Meaning

plough
noun
  1. a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
  2. a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
verb
  1. move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil; "The ship plowed through the water"
  2. to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; "Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week"; "turn the earth in the Spring"

"Plough" in song lyrics

See how plough is used in real songs:

  • "Radio has gone dead I navigate past the Plough"
    Task Force f/ Braintax, Jehst — Cosmic Gypsies
  • "antique plough"
    AOL — AOL
  • "shering plough"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "plough"

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Frequently asked questions

What does plough mean?
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil; "The ship plowed through the water" to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; "Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week"; "turn the earth in the Spring"
What part of speech is plough?
Plough is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does plough have?
Plough has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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