ploughshare

English

Etymology

From plough +‎ share.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈplaʊˌʃɛə/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈplaʊˌʃɛɚ/
  • For the full list of variants of the terminal syllable, see share
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

ploughshare (plural ploughshares)

  1. (British spelling) The cutting edge of a plough, typically a metal blade.
    Alternative form: plowshare
    Holonyms: plough, plow < implement
    Comeronyms: moldboard, mouldboard, coulter, colter, jointer, chisel

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