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furrow

[/ˈfɜːroʊ/]
noun, verbpl: furrows
sulco
1. A long narrow trench made in the ground, especially by a plow
The farmer created furrows in the field for planting crops.
O agricultor criou sulcos no campo para plantar culturas.
2. A wrinkle or groove, especially on the forehead or face
A deep furrow appeared on his brow as he concentrated.
Um sulco profundo apareceu em sua testa enquanto ele se concentrava.
3. To make furrows or grooves in something
The plow will furrow the earth before seeding.
O arado vai sulcar a terra antes da semeadura.
4. To wrinkle, especially the forehead or brow
She furrowed her brow in confusion.
Ela franziu a testa em confusão.
Synonyms
groovetrenchwrinklecreaseridge
Antonyms
smoothflatten

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sulco
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
sulco
Common in agricultural contexts
Portugal
sulco
Standard European Portuguese usage
Northeastern Brazil
rego
Regional variant in some areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

furrow one's brow - franzi a testa (to show confusion or concentration)
plow a furrow - abrir caminho (to make progress in a field or endeavor)
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