Definition

A tool used in farming that cuts the ground before the main part of a plow or seed drill.

Example

The farmer replaced the colter to ensure a clean cut in the soil.

Conversation

Have you ever used a colter when planting seeds?

No, I haven't! What does it do exactly?

It's a tool that makes a furrow for the seeds to go into.

That sounds really useful for gardening!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colter → The word 'colter' originates from Old English 'cōlter', meaning a plowshare or a cutting tool used in agriculture. It refers specifically to the part of a plow that cuts into the soil.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cutting tool' used in farming — that's what a colter does, as it refers to the part of a plow that cuts into the earth.

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