rotary plow

American

noun

a tined auger mounted on a horizontal power-driven shaft, for pulverizing unplowed soil preparatory to planting.

Etymology

Origin of rotary plow

First recorded in 1885–90

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rotary plow

Nutting, Quincy, Mass I claim the rotary plow, arranged to operate substantially as set forth.

From Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

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