Used often in agriculture-related discussions or historical texts about farming. 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'. 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. Attending the farming workshop, I finally understood what a ploughshare does.