sickle
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1sick·le

noun \ˈsi-kəl\

Definition of SICKLE

1
: an agricultural implement consisting of a curved metal blade with a short handle fitted on a tang
2
: the cutting mechanism (as of a reaper, combine, or mower) consisting of a bar with a series of cutting elements

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Origin of SICKLE

Middle English sikel, from Old English sicol, from Latin secula sickle, from secare to cut — more at saw
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

2sickle

adjective

Definition of SICKLE

: having the form of a sickle blade : having a curve similar to that of a sickle blade <the sickle moon>

First Known Use of SICKLE

1688

Rhymes with SICKLE

3sickle

verb
sick·ledsick·ling \ˈsi-k(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of SICKLE

transitive verb
1
: to mow or reap with a sickle
2
: to change (a red blood cell) into a sickle cell
intransitive verb
: to change into a sickle cell <the ability of red blood cells to sickle>

First Known Use of SICKLE

1922

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