Ploughshare
//ˈplaʊˌʃɛə// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The cutting edge of a plough, typically a metal blade. UK
"Holonyms: plough, plow < implement"
- 2 a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Holonyms: plough, plow < implement"
Etymology
From plough + share.
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