PLOWS Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word plows. (close relations)
Definition of PLOWS
plowing
Best Alternative Words for PLOWS
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breaks | verbv | |||||||
noun • some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity • an unexpected piece of good luck • (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other • a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) • a pause from doing something (as work) • the act of breaking something • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • breaking of hard tissue such as bone • the occurrence of breaking • an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion) • the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool • (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving • an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity • a sudden dash • any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare • an escape from jail verb • terminate or end • become separated into pieces or fragments • render inoperable or ineffective • ruin completely • destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments • act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises • move away or escape suddenly • scatter or part • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • prevent completion • enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act • make submissive, obedient, or useful • fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns • surpass in excellence • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret • come into being • stop operating or functioning • interrupt a continued activity • make a rupture in the ranks of the enemy or one's own by quitting or fleeing • curl over and fall apart in surf or foam, of waves • lessen in force or effect • be broken in • come to an end • vary or interrupt a uniformity or continuity • cause to give up a habit • give up • come forth or begin from a state of latency • happen or take place • cause the failure or ruin of • invalidate by judicial action • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • assign to a lower position; reduce in rank • reduce to bankruptcy • change directions suddenly • emerge from the surface of a body of water • break down, literally or metaphorically • do a break dance • exchange for smaller units of money • destroy the completeness of a set of related items • make the opening shot that scatters the balls • separate from a clinch, in boxing • go to pieces • break a piece from a whole • become punctured or penetrated • pierce or penetrate • be released or become known; of news • cease an action temporarily • interrupt the flow of current in • undergo breaking • find a flaw in • find the solution or key to • change suddenly from one tone quality or register to another • happen • become fractured; break or crack on the surface only • crack; of the male voice in puberty • fall sharply • fracture a bone of • diminish or discontinue abruptly • weaken or destroy in spirit or body | ||||||||
cultivates | 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 | ||||||||
furrows | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow) • a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface verb • hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove • make wrinkled or creased • cut a furrow into a columns | ||||||||
harrows | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil verb • draw a harrow over (land) | ||||||||
rakes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
spades | nounn | |||||||
noun • a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it • a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot verb • dig (up) with a spade | ||||||||
tills | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together • a treasury for government funds • a strongbox for holding cash verb • work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
carve | verbv | |||||||
verb • form by carving • engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface • cut to pieces | ||||||||
chamfer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees verb • cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel • cut a furrow into a columns | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
flunk | verbv | |||||||
noun • failure to reach a minimum required performance verb • fail to get a passing grade | ||||||||
groove | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record) • a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape • (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part verb • make a groove in, or provide with a groove • hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
hide | verbv | |||||||
noun • the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) • body covering of a living animal verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety • cover as if with a shroud • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
ploughland | nounn | |||||||
noun • arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops | ||||||||
plow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing verb • to break and turn over earth especially with a plow • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil | ||||||||
plowland | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops | ||||||||