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Plow
The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres.
📖 Definitions of "Plow"
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The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres.
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A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.
"The horse-drawn plough had a tremendous impact on agriculture."
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The use of a plough; tillage.
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Alternative form of Plough (Synonym of Ursa Major)
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A joiner's plane for making grooves.
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To use a plough on to prepare for planting.
"I've still got to plough that field."
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To use a plough.
"Some days I have to plough from sunrise to sunset."
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To have sex with, penetrate.
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To move with force.
"Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety."
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Land that has been or is meant to be ploughed
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