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Meaning of scythe

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scythe

Pronunciation:/ˈsaɪð/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.

  3. The tenth Lenormand card.

verb

Definitions

  1. To use a scythe.

  2. To cut with a scythe.

  3. To cut off as with a scythe; to mow.

  4. To attack or injure as if cutting.