1. Plural of ploughman; workers who operate a plough to turn over soil for farming.
Usage: Chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'plowmen'.; Can refer to skilled agricultural laborers or farm workers.

Examples

• The ploughmen worked in the fields from dawn until dusk during planting season.
• In medieval times, ploughmen were essential to the success of the harvest.
• The farmer hired several experienced ploughmen to prepare the land for spring crops.
• Ploughmen needed strong backs and knowledge of soil conditions to do their work well.
• The village had a tradition of celebrating the ploughmen at the end of the harvest season.