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furrow

The correct spelling is furrow.

How to pronounce furrow

/ˈfʌɹəʊ/
noun

IPA: /ˈfʌɹəʊ/

Say it like: Fur-row

The correct spelling is furrow. A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop. For example: "Don't walk across that deep furrow in the field."

Usage Examples

Don't walk across that deep furrow in the field.

When she was tired, a deep furrow appeared on her forehead.

Cart wheels can furrow roads.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.
  2. 2.Any trench, channel, or groove, as in wood or metal.
  3. 3.A deep wrinkle in the skin of the face, especially on the forehead.

verb

  1. 1.To cut one or more grooves in (the ground, etc.).
  2. 2.To wrinkle.
  3. 3.To pull one's brows or eyebrows together due to concentration, worry, etc.

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