Meaning
furrow, groove
- A long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow.
- A groove, track, or deep wrinkle on a surface or skin.
In a sentence
Il trattore ha scavato un lungo solco nel campo umido.
The tractor dug a long furrow in the damp field.
Il tempo ha lasciato profondi solchi sul suo viso.
Time has left deep furrows on his face.
Questo progetto si muove nel solco dei lavori precedenti.
This project continues in the footsteps of previous work.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| solco | masculine · singular |
| solchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'solchi', inserting 'h' to maintain the velar /k/ sound.
- Often used figuratively in 'tracciare un solco' (to leave a mark / set a path).