scutch

[skʌtʃ]

scutch Definition

• 1. to separate the fibres of flax or hemp from the woody parts by beating
• 2. to dress (a hide) by removing the grain

Using scutch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scutch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The workers scutched the flax to prepare it for spinning.

• Example

  The tanner scutched the hide to remove the grain before tanning it.

scutch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scutch

• beat
• flail
• thrash
• whip
• flog

Phrases with scutch

• scutch grass

  a type of grass that is difficult to remove because of its deep roots

  Example

  The gardeners had a hard time removing the scutch grass from the lawn.

• scutch mill

  a machine used for scutching flax or hemp

  Example

  The scutch mill was used to process the flax into linen.

• scutch wheel

  a wheel used to drive a scutching machine

  Example

  The scutch wheel was powered by water from the nearby stream.

Origins of scutch

from Middle English 'scucchen', meaning 'to shake off'

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Summary: scutch in Brief

The verb 'scutch' [skʌtʃ] means to separate the fibres of flax or hemp from the woody parts by beating, or to dress a hide by removing the grain. It is often done with a scutch mill or wheel and is a formal way of saying 'beat' or 'flail.'