Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scythe
Noun
/saɪð/
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Definition
A tool for cutting grass or grain, consisting of a long curved blade attached to a handle.
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Examples
- He used a scythe to clear the overgrown fields.
- The farmer skillfully swung the scythe to harvest the wheat.
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Meaning
The scythe is primarily used in agriculture for harvesting crops or mowing grass.
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Synonyms
- Blade
- Cutter
- Mower