noun
- plural of colter: sharp blades or discs on a plow that cut through soil ahead of the plowshare
Usage: agricultural
Examples
- The farmer replaced the worn colters on his plow before spring planting.
- Sharp colters are essential for cutting through tough sod and crop residue.
- The tractor’s plow had three colters positioned ahead of each plowshare.
- Dull colters can cause the plow to skip over hard ground instead of cutting through it.
- Modern plows often feature rolling colters that slice through soil more efficiently.
- The mechanic adjusted the depth of the colters to match the field conditions.