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ploughshare

Pronunciation: /ˈplaʊʃɛː/
(US plowshare)
Definition of ploughshare

noun

  • the main cutting blade of a plough, behind the coulter.

Origin:

late Middle English: from plough + Old English scær, scear 'ploughshare' (related to shear)

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Definition of ploughshare in the US English dictionary

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