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- Dictionaryharrow/ˈharəʊ/
noun
- 1. 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.
verb
- 1. draw a harrow over (land): "they ploughed and harrowed the heavy clay"
- 2. cause distress to: "Todd could take it, whereas I'm harrowed by it"
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Learn the different meanings and uses of the word harrow, as a verb, a noun, and a place name. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for harrow.
Harrow can be a noun or a verb related to farming. As a noun, it means a large piece of equipment that breaks the earth into small pieces. As a verb, it means to use that equipment. See more details, synonyms and examples.
Learn the different meanings and uses of the word HARROW, from an agricultural implement to a verb to a place name. See synonyms, examples, and word history of HARROW.
To harrow is to cause worry and upset, the way a truly scary movie might harrow you, making it hard to sleep without turning on the light. Harrow is an uncommon verb that was originally used in a religious context.
Harrow can be a noun or a verb related to farming. As a noun, it means a piece of equipment that breaks the earth into small pieces. As a verb, it means to use that equipment. See how to pronounce harrow and how to say it in different languages.
1. any of various implements used to level the ground, stir the soil, break up clods, destroy weeds, etc, in soil. verb. 2. (transitive) to draw a harrow over (land) 3. (intransitive) (of soil) to become broken up through harrowing. 4. (transitive) to distress; vex.
harrow. ( ˈhærəʊ) n. (Agriculture) any of various implements used to level the ground, stir the soil, break up clods, destroy weeds, etc, in soil. vb. 1. (Agriculture) ( tr) to draw a harrow over (land) 2. (Agriculture) ( intr) (of soil) to become broken up through harrowing.
