What is another word for mouldboard?

Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊldbɔːd] (IPA)

Mouldboard is a crucial component of a plough that helps to turn and aerate the soil, making it fertile for crops. It is also known as a plowshare or a plow blade. Other synonyms for mouldboard are coulter, disk, share, and plow point. A coulter is a blade that slices through the soil before the mouldboard turns it over. A disk is a concave blade that moves the soil sideways as it turns it over. A share is a flat blade that creates the furrow where seeds are sown. Lastly, a plow point is the tip of the blade that helps to penetrate the soil. Knowing these synonyms is important for farmers, gardeners, and anyone interested in the science of farming.

Synonyms for Mouldboard:

  • n.

    moldboard
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What are the hypernyms for Mouldboard?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    plow, farm implement, furrower, agricultural tool, cultivation equipment.

Usage examples for Mouldboard

Both mouldboard and disc ploughs are in use, some soils suiting one and some the other, while use for both will often be found on the one farm.
"Wheat Growing in Australia"
Australia Department of External Affairs

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