How to Pronounce Plow

To pronounce "plow", say PLOW — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “plow”

"plow" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with endow and bow, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: plough — easy to mix up when writing.

What does plow mean?

noun

  1. The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres.

noun

  1. A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

    “The horse-drawn plough had a tremendous impact on agriculture.”

  2. The use of a plough; tillage.

verb

  1. To use a plough on to prepare for planting.

    “I've still got to plough that field.”

  2. To use a plough.

    “Some days I have to plough from sunrise to sunset.”

Synonyms

carrucatecarvehideploughploughgateploughlandplowplowgatesullzowl

Words that rhyme with plow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowvowanyhowcowsowdisavowhighbrow

Related words

ploughcoverhandleturnworkdealaddresstreat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plow"?▾

"Plow" has one syllable.

What does "plow" mean?▾

Plow: The notional area of land able to be farmed in a year by a team of 8 oxen pulling a carruca plow, usually reckoned at 120 acres.

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