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June 22, 2018 Word of the Day

furrow /ˈfɚroʊ/ noun
furrow
/ˈfɚroʊ/
noun

plural furrows

The man is squinting and causing furrows in his forehead.
The man is squinting and causing furrows in his forehead.
Definition of FURROW

[count]

1 : a long and narrow cut in the ground

  • We plowed furrows in the field.

2 : a narrow line or wrinkle in the skin of a person's face

  • When he frowns a deep furrow forms in his brow.

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