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tushkar

nounwork

peat-cutting spade with tapered blade

A peat‑cutting spade with a feathered (tapered) blade for slicing turf.

Example in use

Gi'e me the tushkar an A'll cut the turf.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/TOOSH-kar/

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