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contour ploughing

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noun

  1. ploughing following the contours of the land, to minimize the effects of erosion

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Rumors regarding his deteriorating health spread after he did not attend the Royal Ploughing Ceremony for the very first time this year, and Queen Sirikit is also believed to be unwell.

From Time • Aug. 2, 2013

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