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scythe
[ sahyth ]
noun
- an agricultural implement consisting of a long, curving blade fastened at an angle to a handle, for cutting grass, grain, etc., by hand.
verb (used with object)
- to cut or mow with a scythe.
scythe
/ ɪð /
noun
- a manual implement for cutting grass, etc, having a long handle held with both hands and a curved sharpened blade that moves in a plane parallel to the ground
verb
- tr to cut (grass, etc) with a scythe
Derived Forms
- ˈٳˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ٳl adjective
- ٳl adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of scythe1
Example Sentences
The Vatican foreign minister described the Pope's ability to scythe through difficult subjects with clarity, reminding officials, for example, to remember migrants as human beings and not just "numbers" in their discussions about them.
It’s hard to say which is the more appalling: the recklessness or the heartlessness with which Musk and his preternaturally powerful posse of 20-somethings are scything their way through Washington.
Now, no matter how fast we run, the grim reaper’s scythe is still inches from our heels.
An occasional scything wind flapped the flags flying at half-staff.
Alright, I’m paraphrasing, but it’s true: A deluge of new franchise installments hitting theaters every year is as sure of a bet as gambling that the grim reaper’s scythe will be razor-sharp.
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