Ploughshare

//ˈplaʊˌʃɛə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

    "Holonyms: plough, plow < implement"

  2. 2
    a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil wordnet

Example

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"Holonyms: plough, plow < implement"

Etymology

From plough + share.

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