What does "carruca" mean?

A heavy wheeled turnplough that was used during the Middle Ages.

What is a synonym for "carruca"?

Common synonyms include: heavy plough.

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A heavy wheeled turnplough that was used during the Middle Ages. historical
"Pliny mentions another carriage of imperial Rome — the carruca, which had four wheels and was used equally in the city and for long journeys."

"Pliny mentions another carriage of imperial Rome — the carruca, which had four wheels and was used equally in the city and for long journeys."

From Medieval Latin carrūca.

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