nounπShareAn 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."The farmer sharpened his scythe before heading out to cut the tall grass in the field. "utensilagriculturemachineweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots."The ancient war chariot was fitted with a dangerous scythe extending from its wheels, designed to cut down enemy soldiers. "militaryweaponvehiclehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tenth Lenormand card."The fortune teller laid down the tenth card, the scythe, warning of a sudden ending. "astrologysignsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a scythe."The farmer will scythe the tall grass in the field tomorrow. "agricultureutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut with a scythe."The farmer will scythe the tall grass in the field. "agricultureutensilactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut off as with a scythe; to mow."The farmer used a tractor with a large mower to scythe the tall grass in the field. "agricultureutensilactionplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attack or injure as if cutting."The harsh criticism scythed through her confidence, leaving her feeling defeated. "actionweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading