1. the activity of turning over soil with a plow to prepare it for planting
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘plowing’

1. present participle of plough: turning over soil with a plow
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘plowing’
2. present participle of plough: moving forward with great effort or force
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘plowing’

Examples

• The farmer finished ploughing the field before sunset.
• Spring ploughing helps prepare the soil for new crops.
• He was ploughing through the heavy snow to reach the barn.
• The ship was ploughing through the rough seas.
• She spent hours ploughing through the difficult textbook.
• The tractor was ploughing neat furrows across the meadow.