harrow

/ˈhærəʊ/; /ˈhæroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A farm implement with a frame and teeth on a frame, used for breaking up and cultivating soil, especially to remove weeds.

“The farmer used a harrow to break up the hard ground before planting new crops.”

2. verb

To damage or distress someone, especially by revealing a secret or accusing them of wrongdoing.

“The news about her personal life harrassed her for months.”

3. verb

To cut or remove weeds from (land) using a harrow.

“After the rain, they had to harrow the field again to remove the weeds that had grown.”

Synonyms

  • cultivate
  • hoed
  • plow
  • tilt

Antonyms

  • fertilize
  • manure