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| A plowshare or ploughshare is the cutter of a plow. It is attached to a head or molder that holds it in position to create a furrow. The use of iron in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) allowed many different shapes to be used and developed, greatly increasing the efficiency of the plow. |
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