plough

Example Sentences

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Men help with animal-drawn ploughs, handle livestock, and gather firewood for winter, when snow cuts the village off from the outside world for almost six months.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

"The biggest problem for the snow ploughs to clear that road was getting all the cars and lorries off the road so they could clear the thing," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

He said the authority had 15 snowploughs out on the roads, 14 pavement ploughs - and had hired in another 24 diggers to clear the snow.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

But it's a topic that fosters strong emotions from players and workers within the industry, so expect more controversies as the year ploughs on.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

The roar frightened the horses to such an extent that some galloped off in panic, dragging the ploughs in different directions, and others collapsed.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan