sickle

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

Illustration of SICKLE

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

Rhymes with SICKLE

brickle, chicle, fickle, mickle, nickel, pickle, prickle, stickle, tical, tickle, trickle