subsoiler

[ suhb-soi-ler ]

noun

1. one who operates a subsoil plow.
2. subsoil plow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subsoiler¹

First recorded in 1850–55; subsoil + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It acts more as a subsoiler and will tear and lacerate more roots than is desirable.

From Project Gutenberg

I plant in furrows each way, 16�30 feet, running a subsoiler in the furrows, and use straight, smooth, two-year-old trees.

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Twice to the row with the lister, with three or four horses, and the subsoiler well down, will make a very good preparation for small trees without much digging, and small trees are best for several reasons: they are cheaper, less work to set out, and more likely to live.

From Project Gutenberg

I prefer young, thrifty trees, planted in furrows made with a plow and subsoiler.

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Plants two-year-old trees, in trenches made with plow and subsoiler.

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