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Definition of Scythe
Scythe

An instrument for mowing grass, grain, or the like, by hand, composed of a long, curving blade, with a sharp edge, made fast to a long handle, called a snath, which is bent into a form convenient for use.

A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.

To cut with a scythe; to cut off as with a scythe; to mow.

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Scythe Translations

scythe in Danish is le
scythe in Dutch is zeis
scythe in French is faux
scythe in Portuguese is fouce, foice
scythe in Swedish is lie


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