spike-tooth harrow

American  

[spahyk-tooth] / ˈspaɪkˌtuθ /

noun

1. a harrow equipped with straight teeth on horizontal bars, usually employed to smooth and level plowed soil or seedbeds for planting or sowing.

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Etymology

Origin of spike-tooth harrow

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

A disk or sharp spike-tooth harrow, used in early spring or after an August rain, will give some fresh earth for covering the seeds.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva

This is best accomplished by shallow-going implements of which the spike-tooth harrow, the acme harrow, or a light wheel cultivator are best.

From Apple Growing by Burritt, M. C.

The spring-tooth harrow, however, will do fairly well wherever the disk harrow or the spike-tooth harrow is needed.

From The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know by Hunt, Thomas Forsyth

For other purposes the spike-tooth harrow is better than the spring tooth.

From The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know by Hunt, Thomas Forsyth