harrow

Definitions


[ˈharəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- 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


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


[ˈharəʊ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- draw a harrow over (land)
(e.g: they ploughed and harrowed the heavy clay)

- cause distress to
(e.g: Todd could take it, whereas I'm harrowed by it)


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




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