CEFR B2

harrowing

verb, noun

Meaning

To break up and level soil with a harrow, a heavy metal frame with spikes.

Examples

The farmer began to harrow the field before planting the seeds.
After plowing, the soil needs to be harrowed to prepare it for sowing.

Synonyms: distress, afflict, torment

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harrowing (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhæroʊ/

Definition

To break up and level soil with a harrow, a heavy metal frame with spikes.

Examples

The farmer began to harrow the field before planting the seeds.
After plowing, the soil needs to be harrowed to prepare it for sowing.
They used a tractor to pull the harrow across the land.

How to Use harrowing

harrow into (prepositional phrase): To cause someone to reach a certain state of distress or desperation. — "His creditors had harrowed him into selling his business."
harrowing (adjective): Causing great distress, anxiety, or pain. — "The survivors recounted their harrowing escape from the disaster."

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