enfurrow

/ɛnˈfəroʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to plow or break up (land) for the first time, especially after a long period of being uncultivated.

“The farmer’s ancestors first enfurrowed this land in the 18th century.”

2. verb

to cause (land) to be plowed or broken up for the first time, especially after a long period of being uncultivated.

“The settlers chose to enfurrow the north field for planting the new crops.”

3. noun

the act of plowing or breaking up (land) for the first time, especially after a long period of being uncultivated.

“The enfurrowing of this land led to the discovery of valuable minerals.”

Synonyms

  • break
  • plow

Antonyms

  • encumber
  • overgrow