scythe

UK
/saɪð/
US
/saɪð/

Translations

scythenoun
scythes
pl
UK
/saɪð/
US
/saɪð/
The farmer used a scythe to cut the tall grass.
Фермер использовал косу, чтобы срезать высокую траву.
Additional translations
scytheverb
scythed
Past Simple
scythed
Past Participle
scything
Gerund
UK
/saɪð/
US
/saɪð/
He scythes the grass in the field every morning.
Он косит траву в поле каждое утро.
scytheadjective
UK
/saɪð/
US
/saɪð/
Relational adjective used attributively (e.g., “scythe blade”)

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.