furrow
UK: ˈfʌr.əʊ | US: ˈfɝː.oʊ
n. a narrow groove or trench in the ground, especially one made by a plow
n. a deep wrinkle on the face
vt. to make grooves or wrinkles in a surface
The word "furrow" traces back to Old English furh, meaning "a trench made by a plow," derived from Proto-Germanic *furhō. It is related to the verb furlian ("to plow"), reflecting its agricultural roots. The spelling evolved to include the suffix "-ow," common in nouns denoting tools or results of actions (e.g., "shadow"). Over time, "furrow" expanded metaphorically to describe facial wrinkles, likening them to plowed grooves.
The farmer plowed straight furrows across the field.
Deep furrows lined his forehead after years of labor.
She used a stick to furrow the damp soil for planting seeds.
The tractor’s wheels left muddy furrows in the path.
Anxiety furrowed her brow as she waited for the news.