swing plough
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of plough: "swing plough" refers to a simple, light plough that is pulled by an animal (typically a horse or ox) and is steered by the ploughman using handles. It lacks a wheel, making it more maneuverable but requiring greater physical effort to control.
Usage Examples
- (A wheel-less plough pulled by an animal.)
- (A traditional farming tool.)
Advanced Usage
- "to swing a plough": to operate or guide a swing plough.
- He learned to swing a plough from his grandfather. (To manage the tool during ploughing.)
Variants and Related Words
- Swing (n): a type of movement or a seat suspended from ropes.
- The children played on the swing. (A seat for swinging.)
- Plough (n): a farming tool used for turning over soil.
- The plough broke the hard ground. (The tool itself.)
Synonyms
- Wheel-less plough: a plough without a wheel.
- Walking plough: a plough that the farmer walks behind, as opposed to riding.
Related Idioms
- To put one's hand to the plough: to begin a task or take on a responsibility.
- After years of planning, he finally put his hand to the plough and started the project. (Began the work.)
- To plough a lonely furrow: to work or act independently, without help or support.
- As an inventor, she often ploughed a lonely furrow. (Worked alone.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Plough ahead: to continue with determination despite difficulties.
- Despite the rain, the farmer ploughed ahead with the field work. (Continued persistently.)
- Plough into: to crash into something with force, or to invest heavily.
- The horse ploughed into the fence. (Collided with.)
- He ploughed all his savings into the new business. (Invested heavily.)
Notes on Usage
- "Swing plough" is a specific historical term, now largely replaced by modern tractor-drawn ploughs. It is used mainly in agricultural history or traditional farming contexts.