Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coulter
Noun
/ˈkoʊltər/
Definition
A type of agricultural implement used for cutting and splitting soil.
Examples
- The farmer replaced the coulter on his plow to improve soil cutting.
- A well-maintained coulter can greatly enhance the efficiency of tillage.
- In modern agriculture, coulters are often attached to seeding machines.
Meaning
The coulter is a sharp, vertical blade that precedes a plow, designed to slice through the earth and create a furrow for planting crops.
Synonyms
- Blade
- Cutting tool
- Soil slicer
