Plowed

/ˈplaʊd/ verb

Definition

Turned over and broke up soil for farming; or moved forward forcefully through something.

Etymology

From Old English 'plogian,' possibly from Old Norse 'plógr.' The tool and technique are ancient, used by civilizations for thousands of years.

Kelly Says

The moldboard plow, which curves to flip soil over, was one of humanity's greatest inventions—it let farmers grow enough food to build civilizations and cities!

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