Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scythe

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