Meaning & use
furrow
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A long, narrow trench cut into the ground, especially by a plow, or a deep wrinkle in the skin.
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The tractor left neat furrows across the field, ready for planting.
A furrow of worry appeared on her forehead as she read the letter.
A note on using this word
Furrow is used both literally for plowed ground and figuratively for a wrinkle, especially one caused by frowning or concentration.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To make deep wrinkles in, especially the brow, or to plow a trench in the ground.
He furrowed his brow as he tried to solve the puzzle.
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