"middlebuster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: middlebusters [plural]
Etymology: From middle + buster. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|middle|buster}} middle + buster Head templates: {{en-noun}} middlebuster (plural middlebusters)
  1. (US, regional) A type of plough with two mouldboards, which throws earth out to either side. Tags: US, regional Synonyms: middle splitter
    Sense id: en-middlebuster-en-noun-jaGdd5sk Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Regional English

Inflected forms

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