sow

/soʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to plant seeds in the ground, especially seeds of a crop.

“The farmer will sow the seeds in the field today.”

2. verb

to spread or scatter seeds over an area.

“The gardener will sow wildflowers in the meadow.”

3. noun

a female pig, especially one kept for breeding.

“The sow gave birth to several piglets last night.”

4. noun

a machine or device for sowing seeds.

“The farmer used a specialized sow to plant the seeds.”

Synonyms

  • plant
  • scatter

Antonyms

  • destroy
  • uproot