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scythe

noun

/saɪð/

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

sickle, blade, cutter, reaping tool

machine, harvester

swing a scythe, sharpen a scythe, cut with a scythe

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.