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Ploughshare Noun ˈplaʊʃeə(R ˈplaʊʃer Plough Online Sound Broad

Word3 ploughshare
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Phonetic /ˈplaʊʃeə(r)/ /ˈplaʊʃer/
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ploughshare

(noun)/ˈplaʊʃeə(r)/ /ˈplaʊʃer/
  1. the broad curved blade (= metal cutting edge) of a plough
  2. to stop fighting and return to peaceful activities
  3. Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from plough + Old English scær, scear ‘ploughshare’ (related to shear).
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