scythe

/ˈsaɪð/

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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