Associations to the word «Harrow»

Wiktionary

HARROW, noun. A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.
HARROW, noun. (military) An obstacle formed by turning an ordinary harrow upside down, the frame being buried.
HARROW, verb. To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
HARROW, verb. To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.
HARROW, verb. To break or tear, as with a harrow; to wound; to lacerate; to torment or distress; to vex.
HARROW, interjection. (obsolete) A call for help, or of distress, alarm etc.

Dictionary definition

HARROW, noun. A cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil.
HARROW, verb. Draw a harrow over (land).

Wise words

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