| 单词 | ploughing match |
| 释义 | > as lemmasploughing match ploughing match n. a contest which tests skill in ploughing, a competitive exhibition of ploughing. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > farming > cultivation or tillage > breaking up land > ploughing > [noun] > competitive exhibition ploughing match1793 1793 J. Sinclair Statist. Acct. Scotl. VII. 102 With a view of exciting emulation among their plowmen, they have begun to have annual plowing matches, at which premiums are given to those that excel. 1812 J. Sinclair Acct. Syst. Husbandry Scotl. i. 196 The original ploughing matches were warmly patronized by Mr. Erskine of Mar. 1949 E. Blunden After Bombing 41 Here was a set of anglers, there the ploughing-match. 1994 Hanover (Ont.) Post 28 June c4/2 For the first time in many years of plowing matches, there will be a display of the industry of the area. < as lemmas |
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