Moldboard
(noun)
- A type of plow that has a curved metal blade that is used to turn over and break up soil.
- A metal or wooden board that is used to shape soil.
Origin:
From the word "mold" meaning to shape and "board" meaning a flat piece of wood or other material.
Examples:
- The farmer used a moldboard plow to prepare the field for planting.
- The moldboard on the plow was worn and needed to be replaced.
- The moldboard is an essential part of the plow and helps to turn the soil.
- The use of moldboard plows increased crop yields by breaking up the soil.
- The moldboard was adjusted to make the plowing more effective.