1. plural of sow; adult female pigs

1. third person singular present of sow; plants seeds in soil
2. third person singular present of sow; spreads or introduces something widely
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The farmer keeps several sows in the barn.
• Three sows gave birth to piglets last week.
• She sows tomato seeds in her garden every spring.
• The gardener sows the field with wildflower seeds.
• His careless words sows doubt among the team members.
• The rumor sows confusion throughout the office.
• The sows are fed twice daily on the farm.