scythe

Definition of scythe

Nouns

an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
Type of:
edge tool
any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)

Verbs

cut with a scythe
"scythe grass or grain"
Type of:
cut down, mow
cut with a blade or mower

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