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The share of a plow, or that part which cuts the slice of earth or sod at the bottom of the furrow.

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  1. n. The share of a plow, or that part which cuts the slice of earth or sod at the bottom of the furrow.
  2. n. a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
  3. The share of a plow, or that part which cuts the slice of earth or sod at the bottom of the furrow. Plowshare bone (Anat.), the pygostyle.
  4. n a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil