ridge-plough

A farmer uses a ridge-plough to prepare neat rows in a field.

Definition

Noun: A ridge-plough is a type of plough used in agriculture, specifically designed to create raised ridges or furrows in soil. It is typically employed for planting crops such as potatoes or for drainage purposes.

Usage Examples

• (The implement creates raised rows for crop cultivation.)
• (The plough shapes the land to prevent waterlogging.)

Advanced Usage

• "to ridge-plough" (verb form, rare): to plough using a ridge-plough.
  • They decided to ridge-plough the entire field before the growing season. (To apply the specific ploughing technique.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ridge (n): a long, narrow elevated strip of land or soil.

  • The garden had a ridge of soil where the carrots were planted. (An elevated line of earth.)

• Plough (n/v): a farming implement for turning over soil; the action of turning soil.

  • He used a traditional plough to break the ground. (A basic tool for soil preparation.)

Synonyms

• Hiller: a type of plough or tool used to create ridges or hills for planting.

  • A hiller is similar to a ridge-plough but often smaller. (A synonym in agricultural contexts.)

• Ridger: another term for a ridge-plough.

  • The ridger was attached to the tractor for efficient use. (A direct synonym.)

Related Idioms

• None directly applicable: The word "ridge-plough" is a specific technical term and does not appear in common idioms.

Note

This term is primarily used in agricultural contexts and may be less familiar to general language learners. It is most commonly encountered in farming manuals or discussions about crop planting techniques.