Synonyms for

Coulter

Verb / ˈkəʊltɜ: / Another word for coulter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A blade or wheel attached to a plow to cut the ground in advance of the plowshare.

Synonyms & similar words

colter plowshare cultivator tiller hoe spade shovel mattock adze pick fork rake scythe sickle pruner hatchet machete billhook

Example sentences

  1. The coulter cuts through the ground so the plow can easily turn the soil.
  2. The farmer sharpened the coulter before attaching it to the plow.
  3. Without a coulter, plowing would be much harder and slower.
  4. The coulter is an important part of the plow.
  5. The coulter helps the plow move through the soil smoothly.

Quotes

  • The plow is the symbol of labor and industry, and the coulter of progress.
  • The coulter may sometimes cut the sod very deep, and when this is the case the plowing will be difficult.
  • The coulter is the sharp tool on the plow that cuts through the soil, making it easier for the plowshare to turn the earth.

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