gang plow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gang plow
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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"Papa needs five horses for the big gang plow," Caleb told Sarah.
From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan
You see, Bob," said Mr. Patterson, "when you use a gang plow you don't cut the corners square as you do with a team of horses.
From Hidden Treasure by Simpson, John Thomas
He now recognized the apparatus—it was a tractor gang plow, and as it went along, he saw it was throwing up three furrows at a time.
From Hidden Treasure by Simpson, John Thomas
Turning down organic matter with a gang plow..
From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva
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