Scythe
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪθ/
Scythe (noun)
- A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or crops by hand.
- An object often shown with the figure of Death, representing the end of life.
Examples
- The farmer used a scythe to cut the tall grass.
- A scythe is effective for harvesting crops manually.
Common collocations: sharpen a scythe, swing a scythe, rusty scythe, grim reaper's scythe, symbolic scythe