Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To lay a second furrow-slice against the face of a first by plowing in the reverse direction.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word back-furrow.
Examples
-
If the land is plowed in Autumn, it is best to back-furrow on to the drains, leaving dead furrows half way between them, the first season.
Farm drainage The Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles Henry Flagg French
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.