furrow

• Nom désignant un long sillon étroit creusé dans le sol par une charrue, ou une ligne ou ride similaire à la surface d'un objet ou de la peau.

A noun referring to a long, narrow trench or groove made in the ground by a plow, or a similar line or wrinkle on a surface.

1. Agricultural trenchB1formal

   A long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow for planting seeds.

   Sillon de charrue

   • The farmer plowed straight furrows across the field.
   • Seeds were dropped into each furrow by hand.
   • Rainwater collected in the furrows between the rows of crops.

   Synonymeschannelcutditchdrillgrooveguttertrenchtrough

2. Wrinkle on the faceB2formal

   A deep line or wrinkle on the skin, especially on the forehead.

   Ride sur le visage

   • Deep furrows appeared on his brow as he concentrated.
   • She had furrows around her eyes from years of smiling.
   • Age had carved furrows into his weathered face.

   Synonymescreasecrinklegroovelinewrinkle

• Creuser un sillon ou former des rides sur une surface, souvent en parlant du front ou de la terre.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a narrow groove or wrinkle in a surface, often referring to the forehead or ground.

1. Make wrinkles or linesB2formal

   To create deep lines or wrinkles, especially on the forehead, as a sign of concentration, worry, or thought.

   Froncer (les sourcils), rider

   • He furrowed his brow while reading the complex document.
   • She furrowed her forehead in confusion.
   • The old man furrowed his face as he tried to remember.

   Synonymescorrugatecreaseknitpuckerwrinkle

   Antonymesflattenironsmooth

2. Make grooves in the groundB2formal

   To make long, narrow cuts or grooves in the earth, typically for planting seeds.

   Sillonner la terre

   • The farmer furrowed the field before planting the corn.
   • They furrowed the soil to create rows for the seeds.
   • The tractor furrowed the land efficiently.

   Synonymeschannelcultivatecutgrooveploughruttill