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scythe

/saɪð/

scythenoun

scythes

Pl.

/saɪð/

Translations

коса

The farmer used a scythe to cut the tall grass.

Фермер использовал косу, чтобы срезать высокую траву.

Additional translations

серп

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

scytheverb

scythed

Präteritum

scythed

Partizip Perfekt

scything

Gerundium

/saɪð/

Translations

косить

He scythes the grass in the field every morning.

Он косит траву в поле каждое утро.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

scytheadjective

/saɪð/

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

Definitions

Relating to or designed for use with a scythe.

He ordered a replacement scythe handle from the supply store.