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scythe

/saɪð/

Translations

scythenoun

scythes

/saɪð/

faux

The farmer used a scythe to harvest the wheat in the field.

Le fermier a utilisé une faux pour récolter le blé dans le champ.

Additional translations

fauxHistoire et contexte militaire ; « faux de guerre ».

Synonyms

scytheverb

scythed

Past Simple

scythed

Past Participle

scything

Gerund

/saɪð/

faucher

The farmer scythed the tall grass in the field.

Le fermier a fauché l'herbe haute dans le champ.

Additional translations

balayerAu sens figuré, avec une idée de mouvement rapide et destructeur.

Synonyms

scytheadjective

/saɪð/

Relational adjective used attributively (e.g., “scythe blade”)

Additional translations

fauxDans un emploi attributif : « de faux ».

Definitions

scythenoun

A tool with a long, curved blade attached to a long handle, used for cutting grass, grain, or other crops by hand.

The farmer used a scythe to harvest the wheat in the field.

A weapon adapted from the agricultural scythe, especially one mounted on a pole and used by infantry (a war scythe).

The peasant rebels fought with hastily forged scythes and pitchforks.

scytheverb

To cut or mow with a scythe.

The farmer scythed the tall grass in the field.

To cut down, destroy, or move through something in a rapid, sweeping manner, often figuratively.

The hurricane scythed through the coastal town, leaving devastation in its wake.

scytheadjective

Relating to or designed for use with a scythe.

He ordered a replacement scythe handle from the supply store.