PLOUGHS Meaning and
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Ploughs, also spelled plows, is the plural form of the noun plough, referring to a specialized farming implement. A plough is a tool used in agriculture for tilling the soil or preparing the ground for planting crops. It is typically made of a heavy frame with one or more blades, called ploughshares, attached to it. The ploughshare is the part of the plough that actually cuts through the soil.
Ploughs are usually pulled through the field by a tractor or a team of draft animals, such as horses or oxen. As the plough moves forward, the blades cut into the ground, turning over the soil, breaking up clods, and burying any existing vegetation or weeds. This process helps in loosening the soil and creating a suitable seedbed for planting. Additionally, ploughing can facilitate the incorporation of organic matter, fertilizer, or other soil amendments into the ground, promoting healthier plant growth.
Different types of ploughs exist, varying in design and purpose. Some common varieties include the moldboard plough, which incorporates a curved metal plate to turn the soil over, and the disc plough, which uses a series of circular blades to cut through the earth. Ploughing has been a fundamental practice in agriculture for centuries, allowing farmers to prepare their fields and maximize crop yields.
Etymology of PLOUGHS
The word "ploughs" is derived from the Middle English word "plowes", which is the plural form of "plow". "Plow" itself comes from the Old English word "plōh", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*plōgaz". This Proto-Germanic term is further derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*pleu", meaning "to flow" or "to run". The etymology of "ploughs" ultimately reflects the concept of a tool used to furrow or turn soil in order to aid in farming.
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