sowback

/ˈsoʊ.bæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of a plow, especially one that turns the soil over, or a section of a ship’s hull that is turned downwards, used to counteract the buoyancy of the hull.

“The farmer used a special tool to fix the broken sowback of his plow.”

Synonyms

  • bulwark
  • plowshare

Antonyms

  • bow