scythe Definition
a tool used for cutting crops such as grass or wheat, with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole attached to which are one or two short handles.
Using scythe: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scythe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The farmer used a scythe to cut the wheat.
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He sharpened the scythe before starting to mow the lawn.
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The Grim Reaper is often depicted carrying a scythe.
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The scythe was invented in ancient times.
scythe Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with scythe
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The accused was put to the scythe and found guilty.
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The old oak tree was under the scythe of the developers.
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The blade of the scythe was sharp as a razor.
Origins of scythe
from Old English 'siðe', meaning 'a scythe'
Summary: scythe in Brief
A 'scythe' [sʌɪð] is a tool used for cutting crops like grass or wheat. It has a long curved blade at the end of a long pole with one or two short handles. The Grim Reaper is often depicted carrying a scythe. Phrases like 'put to the scythe' and 'under the scythe' mean subject to trial or ordeal and in danger of being cut down or destroyed, respectively.
