moldboard plow
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of plow: A "moldboard plow" is a specific agricultural implement designed for turning over soil. Its defining feature is a curved metal plate (the moldboard) that lifts, turns, and inverts the furrow slice, burying surface vegetation and preparing the seedbed.
Usage
- The term "moldboard plow" is used to specify this particular plow design in contrast to other types, such as disc plows or chisel plows.
- It is typically discussed in contexts of farming, agricultural history, and soil tillage.
Examples
- Noun:
- The invention of the moldboard plow revolutionized European agriculture in the 18th century.
- For deep tillage, the farmer prefers using a moldboard plow.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The moldboard plow is often cited as a key technological advancement that enabled the cultivation of heavier, grass-dominated soils in regions like Northern Europe.
Variants and Related Words
- Moldboard (n): The curved blade or plate attached to a plowshare that performs the actual turning of the soil.
- The shape of the moldboard determines how completely the soil is inverted.
- Plowshare (n): The cutting blade at the front of a plow, including a moldboard plow, that makes the horizontal cut beneath the soil.
- Turnplow (n): A less common synonym for a moldboard plow, emphasizing its soil-turning function.
Synonyms
- Turnplow: A synonym highlighting the soil inversion action.
- Traditional plow: A general term that often refers to a moldboard plow design in conventional farming contexts.
Related Phrases
- Bottom plow: Another term used interchangeably with "moldboard plow," referring to the bottom or base unit of the implement.
- He adjusted the depth of the bottom plow before starting the field.
Noun
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plow that has a moldboard
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