1. The cutting blade or point of a plough that turns over the soil.
Usage: Plural form of ploughshare; Also spelled 'plowshare' in U.S. English
2. A symbol of peace and agricultural work, often used in the phrase 'beat swords into ploughshares' (from the Bible).
Usage: Figurative or symbolic use

Examples

• The farmer replaced the worn ploughshares on his equipment before spring planting.
• Modern ploughshares are often made of hardened steel to withstand rocky soil.
• The ancient text spoke of beating swords into ploughshares as a sign of peace.
• The blacksmith forged new ploughshares for the village farmers.
• Damaged ploughshares must be repaired or replaced to maintain proper soil turning.
• The museum displayed historical ploughshares from different centuries and regions.