sickle
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sickle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hand tool with a short handle and a curved blade, used for cutting grass or grain crops.
Synonyms
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How to use sickle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English sicol, ultimately borrowed from Latin sīcīlis ("sickle"). Distantly related to "scythe" and "saw".
Full origin of sickle →Frequently asked questions
What does “sickle” mean?
The word “sickle” means a hand tool with a short handle and a curved blade, used for cutting grass or grain crops. In plain terms, a curved hand-blade for cutting crops, or (of blood cells) to bend into that crescent shape.
How do you pronounce “sickle”?
“Sickle” is pronounced SIHKL (/ˈsɪkl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “sickle” in a sentence?
Here is “sickle” used in a sentence: “The farmer swung the sickle in wide arcs to cut the wheat by hand.”
What part of speech is “sickle”?
Depending on how it is used, “sickle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “sickle” come from?
The word “sickle” comes from Latin. From Old English sicol, ultimately borrowed from Latin sīcīlis ("sickle"). Distantly related to "scythe" and "saw".
Is “sickle” a common word?
“Sickle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sickle” have?
“Sickle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hand tool with a short handle and a curved blade, used for cutting grass or grain crops.