Duckfoot
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001909
A type of cultivator sweep or shovel characterized by its broad, flat, and often three-pronged shape, resembling a duck's foot. This design allows it to cut weeds just below the soil surface while minimally disturbing the soil structure. Duckfoot cultivators are effective for shallow tillage and weed control in row crops.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001909 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Entenscharschare; Spanish: pata de pato; French: soc patte d'oie |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001909",
"term": "Duckfoot",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A type of cultivator sweep or shovel characterized by its broad, flat, and often three-pronged shape, resembling a duck's foot. This design allows it to cut weeds just below the soil surface while minimally disturbing the soil structure. Duckfoot cultivators are effective for shallow tillage and weed control in row crops.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Entenscharschare",
"es": "pata de pato",
"fr": "soc patte d'oie"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/duckfoot/"
}
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