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harrow

UK
/ˈhærəʊ/
US
/ˈhɛroʊ/

Translations

harrownoun
harrows
pl
UK
/ˈhærəʊ/
US
/ˈhɛroʊ/
herseDans le domaine agricole.
The farmer used a harrow to prepare the field for planting.
Le fermier a utilisé une herse pour préparer le champ à la plantation.
Synonyms
tiller
plow
drag
cultivator
harrowverb
harrowed
Past Simple
harrowed
Past Participle
harrowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈhærəʊ/
US
/ˈhæroʊ/
bouleverserSens figuré, courant.
The tragic news harrowed her deeply, leaving her in tears.
La nouvelle tragique l'a profondément bouleversée, la laissant en larmes.
herserTerme agricole.
The farmer harrowed the field to prepare it for planting.
Le fermier a hersé le champ pour le préparer à la plantation.
Additional translations
tourmenterSens figuré, plus littéraire.
Synonyms
plow
aerate
break up
till
cultivate
harrowadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun, especially in agricultural contexts (e.g., "harrow teeth").
de herseEmployé dans le vocabulaire agricole.
The dealer stocks harrow blades and other replacement parts.
Le revendeur propose des lames de herse et d'autres pièces de rechange.
Synonyms
traumatic
grievous
wrenching
excruciating
dreadful
horrifying
terrifying
upsetting
agonising
agonizing
distressing
harrowing
harrowinterjection
Archaic cry expressing alarm or distress, chiefly found in Middle English texts.
haroExclamation archaïque.
“Harrow! Harrow!” the villagers shouted as the fire spread.
« Haro ! Haro ! » crièrent les villageois tandis que le feu se propageait.

Definitions

harrownoun
A farming tool with spikes or discs, used to break up and smooth soil.
The farmer used a harrow to prepare the field for planting.
harrowverb
To draw a harrow over land to break up clods, remove weeds, and cover seed.
The farmer harrowed the field to prepare it for planting.
To cause distress to; to disturb or torment.
The tragic news harrowed her deeply, leaving her in tears.
harrowadjective
Relating to or designed for use with a harrow.
The dealer stocks harrow blades and other replacement parts.
harrowinterjection
An archaic exclamation of alarm, distress, or appeal for help.
“Harrow! Harrow!” the villagers shouted as the fire spread.
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