English definition of Scythe

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of scythe

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of scythe is as below...

Scythe (n.) An instrument for mowing grass, grain, or the like, by hand, composed of a long, curving blade, with a sharp edge, made fast to a long handle, called a snath, which is bent into a form convenient for use..

Lern More About Scythe

☛ Wiki Definition of Scythe

☛ Wiki Article of Scythe

☛ Google Meaning of Scythe

☛ Google Search for Scythe

Scythemen :: Scythemen (pl. ) of Scythema.

Scythed :: Scythed (a.) Armed scythes, as a chariot..

Death :: Death (v. i.) Personified: The destroyer of life, -- conventionally represented as a skeleton with a scythe..

Desecate :: Desecate (v. t.) To cut, as with a scythe; to mow..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) An implement consisting of a broad scythe for cutting grain, with a set of long fingers parallel to the scythe, designed to receive the grain, and to lay it evenly in a swath..

Stubbled :: Stubble (n.) The stumps of wheat, rye, barley, oats, or buckwheat, left in the ground; the part of the stalk left by the scythe or sickle..

Scythe :: Scythe (v. t.) To cut with a scythe; to cut off as with a scythe; to mow.

Wedge :: Wedge (v. t.) To fasten with a wedge, or with wedges; as, to wedge a scythe on the snath; to wedge a rail or a piece of timber in its place..

Heel :: Heel (n.) The part of any tool next the tang or handle; as, the heel of a scythe..

Mow :: Mow (v. t.) To cut down, as grass, with a scythe or machine..

Swath :: Swath (v. t.) A line of grass or grain cut and thrown together by the scythe in mowing or cradling.

Nib :: Nib (n.) One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, [Prov. Eng.], the shaft of a wagon..

Scythe :: Scythe (n.) A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.

Edge :: Edge (v. t.) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument; as, the edge of an ax, knife, sword, or scythe. Hence, figuratively, that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc..

Gisarm :: Gisarm (n.) A weapon with a scythe-shaped blade, and a separate long sharp point, mounted on a long staff and carried by foot soldiers..

Sithed :: Sithed (a.) Scythed.

Scythewhet :: Scythewhet (n.) Wilson's thrush; -- so called from its note.

Scythe :: Scythe (n.) An instrument for mowing grass, grain, or the like, by hand, composed of a long, curving blade, with a sharp edge, made fast to a long handle, called a snath, which is bent into a form convenient for use..

Syzygial :: Sythe (n.) Scythe.

Sithe :: Sithe (v. t.) To cut with a scythe; to scythe.