Sickle: meaning, definitions and examples

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sickle

 

[ หˆsษชkษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

farming tool

A sickle is a handheld agricultural tool designed for harvesting crops, notably grains like wheat, barley, and oats. It consists of a curved blade attached to a short handle, allowing the user to cut plants efficiently by swinging the tool in a scything motion.

Synonyms

harvester, mower, reap, scythe

Examples of usage

  • The farmer used a sickle to harvest the ripe wheat.
  • In ancient cultures, sickles were essential for gathering crops.
  • She learned to use a sickle during her summer job on the farm.

Translations

Translations of the word "sickle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น foice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅเคนเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sichel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sabit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siekiera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ŽŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faucille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hoz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑrpan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู†ูŽุฌู‘ู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ srp

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ srp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฐๅˆ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sverรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒšแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™bษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacha

Etymology

The word 'sickle' originates from the Old English term 'sicol', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*sikilล' and the Proto-Indo-European '*sek-', meaning 'to cut'. This term has cognates in multiple languages, such as the Old High German 'sechala' and the Latin 'secare', also meaning 'to cut'. Historically, sickles have been used since ancient times, with archeological evidence showing their existence from the Neolithic period. They have played a crucial role in agriculture by allowing people to harvest crops efficiently before the advent of mechanized farming tools. The sickle not only served practical purposes but also held cultural significance, often symbolizing harvest and abundance in various societies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,747, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.