noun
coulter
KOHL-tuh
Coulter (noun) means a blade fixed in front of a plough that slices through the soil ahead of the main share. Example: “The farmer sharpened the coulter before the spring ploughing began.”
noun
1
A blade fixed in front of a plough that slices through the soil ahead of the main share.
"The farmer sharpened the coulter before the spring ploughing began."
2
The part of a seed drill that cuts a furrow so seed can drop into the ground.
"Each coulter on the drill opened a narrow groove for the wheat seed."
How to use coulter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA knife-like blade on farm equipment that cuts the ground before planting or ploughing.
Common pairings
plough coulter
disc coulter
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Word forms
- Plural
- coulters
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Etymology
From Old English culter, itself from Latin culter meaning "knife" — the same root that gives us "cutlery".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “coulter” mean?
The word “coulter” means a blade fixed in front of a plough that slices through the soil ahead of the main share. In plain terms, a knife-like blade on farm equipment that cuts the ground before planting or ploughing.
How do you pronounce “coulter”?
“Coulter” is pronounced KOHL-tuh (/ˈkəʊltə/ in IPA).
How do you use “coulter” in a sentence?
Here is “coulter” used in a sentence: “The farmer sharpened the coulter before the spring ploughing began.”
What part of speech is “coulter”?
“Coulter” is a noun.
Where does the word “coulter” come from?
The word “coulter” comes from Latin. From Old English culter, itself from Latin culter meaning "knife" — the same root that gives us "cutlery".
How many meanings does “coulter” have?
“Coulter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a blade fixed in front of a plough that slices through the soil ahead of the main share.
