plowshare

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Noun plowshare has 1 sense

plowshare, ploughshare, share - a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
--₁ is a kind of wedge
--₁ is a part of moldboard plow, mouldboard plough

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Plowshare

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a sharp-edged cutting tool used to cut furrows in the earth for sowing seeds

Usage: The farmer used a sturdy plowshare to till the field.

Plowshare

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a blade or part of a machine that resembles a plowshare in shape or function

Usage: The bulldozer's powerful plowshare cleared the path for the construction workers.

Plowshare

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a metaphorical term referring to the peaceful use or conversion of military technology or resources

Usage: The treaty aimed to divert the country's defense spending towards plowshares, investing in agriculture and infrastructure.