scythe
n.
agricultural tool comprised of a long curved blade attached to a long handle (used for cutting and harvesting)
v.
cut or harvest with a scythe
Scythe
scythe
Noun
1. an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
(hypernym) edge tool
Verb
1. cut with a scythe; "scythe grass or grain"
(hypernym) mow, cut down
Scythe (m)
n.
Scythian, inhabitant of Scythia; member of an ancient people of Scythia; Iranian language spoken by the ancient Scythians
scythe
adj.
Scythian, of or pertaining to Scythia; of or relating to the people or culture of Scythia
Scythe
(v. t.)
To cut with a scythe; to cut off as with a scythe; to mow.
(n.)
An instrument for mowing grass, grain, or the like, by hand, composed of a long, curving blade, with a sharp edge, made fast to a long handle, called a snath, which is bent into a form convenient for use.
(n.)
A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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