steam plough
Definition
Noun: - steam plough: A plough that is powered by a steam engine, typically used in agriculture for heavy-duty soil cultivation. This was a historical innovation in the 19th and early 20th centuries before the widespread adoption of internal combustion engine tractors.
Usage Examples
- (A plough driven by steam power for agricultural work.)
- (Historical agricultural machinery.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "steam plough" may also refer to a specific type of ploughing system where a stationary steam engine hauls a plough back and forth across a field using cables. This method was known as "cable ploughing" or "steam ploughing."
- The steam plough required a team of workers to operate the cables and engine. (A complex agricultural system involving steam power.)
Variants and Related Words
- Steam ploughing (n): The act or process of ploughing using a steam engine.
- Steam ploughing revolutionized farming in the 19th century. (The practice of using steam power for ploughing.)
- Plough (n): A farming implement used for cutting, lifting, and turning over soil.
- The basic plough has been used for thousands of years, but the steam plough added mechanical power. (The general tool, distinct from the steam-powered version.)
Synonyms
- Steam-powered plough: A plough that is operated by steam energy.
- Cable plough: A type of steam plough that uses cables to move the implement.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using "steam plough," but the phrase "to plough ahead" (meaning to proceed determinedly) is related to the general concept of ploughing.
- Despite the difficulties, the team decided to plough ahead with the project. (To continue with determination, though not specifically steam-related.)