sickle

[ˈsɪkəl]

sickle Definition

an agricultural tool with a curved blade and short handle, used for cutting crops such as grass, corn, and wheat.

Using sickle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The farmer used a sickle to harvest the wheat.

  • Example

    The sickle is commonly used in many African countries for harvesting crops.

  • Example

    The sharp edge of the sickle made it easy to cut through the tall grass.

sickle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sickle

Phrases with sickle

  • a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to abnormal red blood cells that can cause pain, infections, and other complications

    Example

    Sickle cell anemia is a serious condition that requires lifelong management.

  • a crescent moon shape that resembles a sickle

    Example

    The sickle moon was visible in the sky last night.

  • sickle-shaped

    having a curved or crescent shape like a sickle

    Example

    The sickle-shaped leaves of the plant made it easy to identify.

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Summary: sickle in Brief

A 'sickle' [ˈsɪkəl] is a tool with a curved blade and short handle, used for cutting crops such as grass, corn, and wheat. It is commonly used in agriculture and farming. The term 'sickle' also extends to phrases like 'sickle cell anemia,' a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin in the blood, and 'sickle moon,' a crescent moon shape that resembles a sickle.

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