Alternative spelling of fireplough; equipment for creating firebreaks by clearing ground to prevent wildfire spread.
American English variant of 'fireplough,' using the simplified spelling 'plow' instead of 'plough.' Both emerged in forestry management.
The way you spell this word (plow vs plough) marks you as American or British—it's a perfect example of how English fractured into regional variants after American independence!
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