CultureAugust 26, 2026

furrows

FUR-ohz

Definition

Narrow, straight grooves or trenches made in the ground by a plow to prepare soil for planting seeds.

Etymology

Originating from the Old English word 'furh', meaning 'furrow', it is related to the Dutch 'voor' and German 'Furche'. It has historically referred to the trench created by the passage of a plowshare through the earth.

In the news

In this article, competitors are judged on the precision and straightness of the furrows they create while plowing the field. This measure of quality determines who earns enough points to advance to the next level of competition.

IN PHOTOS: Plowmen show off their skills in 'dying art' at Troy match

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FlamboroughToday.com

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