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  • Harrows and cultivators were drawn by teams of six-legged creatures the claws of whose mid - and hindlegs had nearly vanished into a hoof-like structure.

    Analog Science Fiction and Fact 2004

  • Alberich unfastened Harrows helm strap and lifted the helmet from Harrows head.

    Exile's Valor Lackey, Mercedes 2003

  • Alberich unfastened Harrows helm strap and lifted the helmet from Harrows head.

    Exile's Valor Lackey, Mercedes 2003

  • Harrows and cultivators are used to a lesser extent percentagewise.

    1. Overview 1991

  • Harrows have not been seen in agricultural practice.

    1. Overview 1991

  • Spike-Tooth Harrows: These consist of a metal or wood frame studded with pegs or spikes; extra weight in the form of stones or logs may be needed under some conditions for maximum effectiveness.

    Chapter 8 1981

  • Spring-Tooth Harrows: These have tines made from spring steel that dig, lift, and loosen the top 7. 5-10.0 cm of soil, break up clods, and smooth out the seedbed.

    Chapter 8 1981

  • Disk Harrows: Disk harrows are commonly used after plowing to break up clods, control weeds, and smooth the soil before planting.

    Chapter 8 1981

  • _ Harrows of this type (see Fig. 54) consist of one or more revolving shafts on which are arranged a number of concave disks.

    The First Book of Farming Charles Landon Goodrich

  • Harrows, plows, wagons and even logs were dragged over it.

    Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Fourteenth Annual Meeting Washington D.C. September 26, 27 and 28 1923

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