Definition

A part of a plow that connects it to the draft animal or tractor, allowing it to be pulled through the soil.

Example

The farmer replaced the plowhead to ensure the plow worked efficiently in the field.

Conversation

Did you see how they fixed that old plow?

Yeah, I heard they replaced the plowhead to make it functional again.

That's interesting! I didn't know the plowhead was such an important part.

Absolutely! It really helps with the plowing efficiency.

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Root Explanation

Plowhead is formed from "plow" (from Old English *plōw*, meaning to turn over soil) and "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the top or leading part). The word "plowhead" refers to the leading part of a plow, which is the component that breaks the soil.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'plow' as the tool that turns over soil and 'head' as the leading part — together, they describe the foremost part of a plow.

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