trench-plow

1 of 2

verb

intransitive verb

: to bring lower soil to the surface by plowing a furrow a second time with a plow set much deeper

transitive verb

: to plow (a field) to double depth

trench plow

2 of 2

noun

: a plow adapted for deep plowing

Word History

Etymology

Verb

trench + plow, verb

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“Trench-plow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench-plow. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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