mouldboard plough
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of plow with a moldboard: A "mouldboard plough" is a farming implement designed to turn over the upper layer of soil. Its defining feature is a curved metal plate (the mouldboard) that lifts, turns, and breaks apart the soil as the plough is pulled forward.
Usage
- The "mouldboard plough" is used primarily in agriculture for primary tillage to prepare fields for planting.
- It is typically drawn by a tractor or draft animals.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to use a mouldboard plough": to employ this specific tool for soil preparation.
- For deep soil inversion, it is best to use a mouldboard plough.
Variants and Related Words
- Moldboard plow (noun): The American English spelling variant of "mouldboard plough."
- Ploughshare (noun): The cutting blade at the front of a plough, including a mouldboard plough.
- Turnplow (noun): Another term sometimes used for a mouldboard plough, emphasizing its soil-turning function.
Synonyms
- Turnplow: A plow that turns the soil.
- Furrow plow: A plow that creates furrows, often referencing the action of a mouldboard plough.
Related Phrases
- "to set the mouldboard": to adjust the angle or depth of the mouldboard on the plough.
- Before starting, the farmer had to set the mouldboard for the correct furrow width.
Noun
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plow that has a moldboard
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