English Explanatory Dictionary

ploughshare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The cutting edge of a plough, typically a metal blade.

Pronunciation

/ˈplaʊˌʃɛə/ /ˈplaʊˌʃɛɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-plowshare.wav

Word forms

ploughshare ploughshares

Etymology

From plough + share.

Related words

plowshare moldboard mouldboard coulter colter jointer chisel
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