1. a farm implement with spikes or disks used to break up and smooth soil

1. to break up and level soil with a harrow
2. to cause distress or torment to someone
Usage: formal

Examples

• The farmer pulled the harrow across the field to prepare it for planting.
• After plowing, they used a disk harrow to break up the large clods of earth.
• We need to harrow the soil before we can plant the corn.
• The tractor harrowed the field in neat, parallel rows.
• The tragic memories continued to harrow her mind.
• He was harrowed by guilt over his mistake.
• The harrowing experience left them shaken but determined.