PLOWING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word plowing. (close relations)
Definition of PLOWING
plows
Best Alternative Words for PLOWING
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breaking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of breaking something | ||||||||
farming | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock • agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life adjective satellite • relating to farming or agriculture | ||||||||
harrowing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • extremely painful | ||||||||
tilling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cultivation of the land in order to raise crops | ||||||||
cultivating | verbv | |||||||
verb • foster the growth of • prepare for crops • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment • adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment | ||||||||
raking | verbv | |||||||
noun • a dissolute man in fashionable society • degree of deviation from a horizontal plane • a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil verb • move through with or as if with a rake • level or smooth with a rake • sweep the length of • examine hastily • gather with a rake • scrape gently | ||||||||
plough | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing • a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major verb • move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil • to break and turn over earth especially with a plow | ||||||||
address | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored • the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with • the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience • the manner of speaking to another individual • a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described • written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location • the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball • the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion verb • speak to • give a speech to • put an address on (an envelope) • direct a question at someone • address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • access or locate by address • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • speak to someone • adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
deal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a particular instance of buying or selling • an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a plank of softwood (fir or pine board) • wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) • the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time • the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) • the act of distributing playing cards • the act of apportioning or distributing something verb • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • take into consideration for exemplifying purposes • take action with respect to (someone or something) • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • administer or bestow, as in small portions • do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • behave in a certain way towards others • distribute cards to the players in a game • direct the course of; manage or control • give out as one's portion or share • give (a specific card) to a player • sell (especially of illegal material) | ||||||||
handle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it verb • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • interact in a certain way • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • touch, lift, or hold with the hands • handle effectively • show and train | ||||||||
treat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something considered choice to eat • an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight verb • interact in a certain way • subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition • provide treatment for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • provide with a gift or entertainment • provide with choice or abundant food or drink • engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement • regard or consider in a specific way | ||||||||
turn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a circular segment of a curve • the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • an unforeseen development • a movement in a new direction • the act of turning away or in the opposite direction • turning or twisting around (in place) • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • a short performance that is part of a longer program • a favor for someone • taking a short walk out and back verb • to change orientation or direction • undergo a transformation or a change of position or action • undergo a change or development • cause to move around or rotate • change to the contrary • pass to the other side of • pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become • let (something) fall or spill from a container • move around an axis or a center • cause to move around a center so as to show another side of • to send or let go • to break and turn over earth especially with a plow • shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel • change color • twist suddenly so as to sprain • cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics • accomplish by rotating • get by buying and selling • cause to move along an axis or into a new direction • channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • alter the functioning or setting of • direct at someone • have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to • go sour or spoil • become officially one year older |