colter
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9.9
A sharp blade fixed to the front of a plow that cuts soil before the plow turns it
- noun
- /ˈkoʊltər/
- Specialized
:
cortadora
- The farmer replaced the worn-out colter on his plow to improve soil preparation.
Examples
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Henry went to Springfield with $10 in his pocket to buy a new colter for his plow and came back with a musket.
Fiction book (2002) -
A sharp colter is essential for effective plowing in tough soil conditions.
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You always look at Northwestern; you're looking at a well-coached team that puts an emphasis on toughness and a very fast pace on offense using a two-quarterback system with Siemian and Colter," Dantonio said.
Blog text (12) -
When the colter is properly sharpened, it cuts through the earth more easily.
Synonyms
coulter
vscolter
9.9
A sharp metal blade or disc attached to a plow to cut the soil vertically
is the same term but spelled in an alternative way
Surface Forms
Etymology
Colter comes from the Latin culter, meaning 'knife'. Think of it as the 'cutter' on a plow that slices the soil before the plow turns it over, which is why a colter is a sharp blade used for plowing.