Breaster

/ˈbrɛstər/ noun

Definition

A tool or device used for breaking ground or pushing soil forward, or a person who works with their chest against something.

Etymology

From 'breast' + '-er' (one who does). Could relate to pushing with the chest or working a particular tool.

Kelly Says

In agricultural history, a 'breaster' might refer to someone using a specialized plow held against their body—a reminder that before machinery, human strength, leverage, and clever tool design were everything.

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