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   Har·row

   /ˈherō/

   

   noun

   • 1. an implement consisting of a heavy frame set with teeth or tines which is dragged over plowed land to break up clods, remove weeds, and cover seed.

   verb

   • 1. draw a harrow over (land): "they ploughed and harrowed the heavy clay"
   • 2. cause distress to: "Todd could take it, whereas I'm harrowed by it"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse herfi; obscurely related to Dutch hark ‘rake’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. harrower noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   How does a Harrow work?

   • A harrow is a piece of farm equipment consisting of a row of blades fixed to a heavy frame. When it is pulled over ploughed land, the blades break up large lumps of soil. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2.

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   What does Harrow mean?

   • to draw a harrow over (land). to disturb keenly or painfully; distress the mind, feelings, etc., of. to become broken up by harrowing, as soil. , Archaic. to ravish; violate; despoil. harry ( def 2 ). (of Christ) to descend into (hell) to free the righteous held captive. a borough of Greater London, in SE England.

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   What are harrows used for?

   • Harrows are the primary implements used to break up dirt clods, fill in holes, and generally level the ground after it has been broken by a turning plow. One of the earlier approaches to harrowing, and one that survived on a limited scale through many centuries, was merely to drag a tree limb with plenty of branches on it over the ground.

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   What borough is Harrow on the hill?

   • a borough of Greater London, in SE England. a boarding school for boys, founded in 1571 at Harrow-on-the-Hill, an urban district near London, England. a borough of NW Greater London; site of an English boys' public school founded in 1571 at Harrow-on-the-Hill, a part of this borough. Pop: 210 700 (2003 est). Area: 51 sq km (20 sq miles)

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   Dec 8, 2016 · Learn the different meanings and uses of the word harrow, as a verb, a noun, and a place name. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for harrow.

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   Harrow definition: an agricultural implement with spikelike teeth or upright disks, drawn chiefly over plowed land to level it, break up clods, root up weeds, etc.. See examples of HARROW used in a sentence.

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   Harrow can be a noun or a verb related to farming. As a noun, it means a large piece of equipment that breaks the earth into small pieces. As a verb, it means to use that equipment. See more details, synonyms and examples.

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   Harrow can be a noun or a verb related to farming. As a noun, it means a piece of equipment that breaks the earth into small pieces. As a verb, it means to use that equipment. See how to pronounce harrow and how to say it in different languages.

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   To harrow is to cause worry and upset, the way a truly scary movie might harrow you, making it hard to sleep without turning on the light. Harrow is an uncommon verb that was originally used in a religious context. You're much more likely to hear the adjective harrowing used for things that are extremely distressing.

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   Harrow can be a noun for a farm implement, a borough of London, or a verb for distressing or plundering. Learn the meanings, examples, and translations of harrow from various sources.

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   2 days ago · Harrow can be a noun for a farm implement, a verb for breaking up soil or distressing, or a place name for a London borough or a school. Learn more about its meanings, origins, and usage with Collins English Dictionary.