Ploughshare

/ˈplaʊʃer/
noun

The sharp cutting part of a plough, a tool used by farmers to prepare the soil for planting crops.

The diligent farmer replaced the worn out ploughshare of his farming tool.
Visual representation of "ploughshare" - The sharp cutting part of a plough, a tool used by farmers to prepare the soil for planting crops.

Often appears as...

  • replace the ploughshare
  • sharp ploughshare
noun

The sharp cutting part of a plough, a tool used by farmers to prepare the soil for planting crops.

The diligent farmer replaced the worn out ploughshare of his farming tool.
Visual representation of "ploughshare" - The sharp cutting part of a plough, a tool used by farmers to prepare the soil for planting crops.

Often appears as...

  • replace the ploughshare
  • sharp ploughshare
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Visual representation of "ploughshare"
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Agricultural Context

Used often in agriculture-related discussions or historical texts about farming.

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Museum exhibits might feature an old ploughshare to illustrate traditional farming methods.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes metaphorically used to represent peace, as in 'beating swords into ploughshares'.

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The peace treaty was a chance for both nations to turn their ploughshares into instruments of growth.
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Technical Term

Considered a technical term; may be unfamiliar in everyday conversation.

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Attending the farming workshop, I finally understood what a ploughshare does.
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Agricultural Context

Used often in agriculture-related discussions or historical texts about farming.

Illustration for Agricultural Context
Museum exhibits might feature an old ploughshare to illustrate traditional farming methods.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes metaphorically used to represent peace, as in 'beating swords into ploughshares'.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The peace treaty was a chance for both nations to turn their ploughshares into instruments of growth.
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Technical Term

Considered a technical term; may be unfamiliar in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Technical Term
Attending the farming workshop, I finally understood what a ploughshare does.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Agricultural Context

Used often in agriculture-related discussions or historical texts about farming.

Illustration for Agricultural Context
Museum exhibits might feature an old ploughshare to illustrate traditional farming methods.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Use

Sometimes metaphorically used to represent peace, as in 'beating swords into ploughshares'.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The peace treaty was a chance for both nations to turn their ploughshares into instruments of growth.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Technical Term

Considered a technical term; may be unfamiliar in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Technical Term
Attending the farming workshop, I finally understood what a ploughshare does.
Visual representation of the word "Ploughshare"

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Quote examples

Thomas Mann

German Writer

I love and reverence the Word, the bearer of the spirit, the tool and gleaming ploughshare of progress.
Portrait of Thomas Mann

Quote examples

Thomas Mann

German Writer

I love and reverence the Word, the bearer of the spirit, the tool and gleaming ploughshare of progress.
Portrait of Thomas Mann
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