Definition

Noun: 1. A component of a plow: The landside is the side piece of a plowshare that is positioned opposite the moldboard. Its function is to absorb the lateral pressure of the soil against the plow.

Usage Notes

• The term "landside" is a technical, specialized word used primarily in agriculture and farming contexts, specifically when discussing the parts and mechanics of a plow.
• It is a compound noun, but in this context, it functions as a single, specific term for a plow component.

Examples

• The blacksmith repaired the landside of the old plow.
• For the plow to turn the soil correctly, the landside must be sturdy enough to withstand constant pressure.

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in its literal, technical sense. There are no common idiomatic or metaphorical uses.

Variants and Related Words

• Plowshare (n): The entire cutting blade of a plow, of which the landside is a part.
• Moldboard (n): The curved part of a plow that turns over the soil, located opposite the landside.

Synonyms

• There is no direct common synonym. A descriptive phrase would be "the plow's lateral pressure plate" or simply "the plow's side piece."

Antonyms

• Moldboard: As a specific component of the same tool, the moldboard is the part opposite the landside.

Related Phrases

• Plow component/part: A general term that includes the landside, moldboard, share, and coulter.

Noun

1. component consisting of a side piece opposite the moldboard