ploughshare
2 synonyms for ploughshare, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The cutting edge of a plough, typically a metal blade.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
plowshare
How to use ploughshare
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
iron ploughshare
sharpen a ploughshare
beat swords into ploughshares
It is a fairly specialised word, used in farming and history.
Etymology
It comes from Middle English, where it was built from plough and share. Similar compound words exist in Dutch, German and Danish.
Full origin of ploughshare →Frequently asked questions
What is a ploughshare?
A ploughshare is the cutting edge of a plough, typically a metal blade.
Is it ploughshare or plowshare?
Ploughshare is the British spelling. Plowshare is the alternative form.
How do you pronounce ploughshare?
In British English it sounds like PLOW-shair, with the first syllable stressed.
