HARROWS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Harrow

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old Norse herfi; obscurely related to Dutch hark ‘rake’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈharəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an implement consisting of a heavy frame set with teeth or tines which is dragged over ploughed land to break up clods, remove weeds, and cover seed.

Short Definition:

implement consisting of heavy frame set with teeth or tines which is dragged over ploughed land to break up clods

Word: Harrow

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈharəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

draw a harrow over (land)

Short Definition:

draw harrow over

Examples:
  • they ploughed and harrowed the heavy clay
Definition:

cause distress to

Short Definition:

cause distress to

Examples:
  • Todd could take it, whereas I'm harrowed by it

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