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scythe

The correct spelling is scythe.

How to pronounce scythe

/ˈsaɪð/
noun

IPA: /ˈsaɪð/

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The correct spelling is scythe. An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath.
  2. 2.A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.
  3. 3.The tenth Lenormand card.

verb

  1. 1.To use a scythe.
  2. 2.To cut with a scythe.
  3. 3.To cut off as with a scythe; to mow.
  4. 4.To attack or injure as if cutting.

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