Definition

Able to be turned over or prepared for planting by a plow.

Example

The farmer checked the fields to see which areas were plowable this season.

Conversation

Did you see the new field behind my house?

Yeah, it looks really big! Is it plowable?

Absolutely! I'm planning to use it for a vegetable garden.

That sounds awesome! Fresh veggies would be amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plowable → It is formed from "plow" (from Old English *plōwian*, meaning to turn up the earth) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "plowable" means capable of being plowed or suitable for plowing.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'turning up the earth' with a 'plow' — when something is 'plowable', it means it can be worked on or cultivated.

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