Definition of "harrowing" in Englisch

verb

1. present participle and gerund of harrow.

adjective

1. (formal) Causing pain or distress; harrying.

noun

1. The process of breaking up earth with a harrow.

   • The field received two harrowings.

2. Suffering, torment.

3. Ravaging; hostile incursion; spoliation; intentional widespread destruction.