scythe
/ˈsaɪð/
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Simple Meaning
a tool with a long curved blade and a long handle, used for cutting grass or crops.
When to Use
⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“The farmer used a scythe to cut the tall grass in the field.”
“In old paintings, Death is often shown holding a scythe.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath.
Related Words
Synonyms:
bladecutter
Word Family:
scythedscything