Ploughshare (Noun)
Meaning
A sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ploughshare dug deep into the earth, turning over the rich soil to prepare it for planting.
- Farmers used to attach the ploughshare to horses or oxen to till the land before the invention of tractors.
- The worn-out ploughshare needed to be replaced to ensure efficient cultivation of the fields.
- As the tractor moved forward, the ploughshare sliced through the hardened topsoil, breaking it up into manageable clods.
- In traditional farming practices, the ploughshare was often made of durable metals to withstand the rigors of tilling the land.