furrows
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noun
- A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.“Don't walk across that deep furrow in the field.”
- Any trench, channel, or groove, as in wood or metal.
- A deep wrinkle in the skin of the face, especially on the forehead.“When she was tired, a deep furrow appeared on her forehead.”
verb
- To cut one or more grooves in (the ground, etc.).“Cart wheels can furrow roads.”
- To wrinkle.
- To pull one's brows or eyebrows together due to concentration, worry, etc.“As she read the document intently her brows began to furrow.”
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