4/6/2025, 2:17:33 AM
Definition of Sow
Sow
sow
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to plant seeds in the earth in order for them to grow, especially by scattering them;
e.g. The farmer has to sow the seeds for his next harvest.
(noun)
a fully-grown adult female of an animal such as a pig/swine; a fully-grown adult female of an animal such as a bear;
e.g. On the farm, the sow gave birth to piglets.
(noun)
a large mass or block of metal solidified in a long mold;
e.g. They loaded the last sow of iron onto the truck and shut the gate.
(verb)
to cover, scatter, or spread something with small objects, as if scattering seeds for growing;
e.g. The storm caused the tree to sow down the fruit from its branches.
(verb)
to cause something to exist, appear, or be set in motion;
e.g. This policy is intended to sow conflict among the people.
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sow one's wild oats
sow the seeds of
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