furrow

🇺🇸 /ˈfɜːrəʊ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfʌrəʊ/
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noun
R

A long, narrow cut in the ground, usually made by a plow to prepare for planting seeds.

The farmer made furrows in the field with his tractor.

R

A deep line in the skin of the face, often caused by worry or aging.

Worry lines are like furrows that appear on your face when you're concerned.

verb
R

To make a deep line in the skin of the face by pulling the eyebrows together, usually showing worry or concern.

She furrowed her brow as she thought about the difficult question.

translation

n. A long, narrow cut in the ground, usually made by a plow to prepare for planting seeds.; A deep line in the skin of the face, often caused by worry or aging.
v. To make a deep line in the skin of the face by pulling the eyebrows together, usually showing worry or concern.

Word Forms

3rd Present furrows
Past furrowed
Perfect furrowed
Progressive furrowing
Plural furrows