plowman
Translation
ploughman
Examples
The plowman guided the horses across the field.
The ploughman guided the horses across the field.
Grammar Patterns
a ploughman a person who ploughs. The ploughman guided the horses across the field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: farmer, tiller, cultivator
Etymology
A compound word from 'plough' and 'man', literally meaning a man who ploughs.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: a 'man' who uses a 'plough'. The plural is 'ploughmen'.