scythe in Dutch
scythe in Dutch is zeis, maaien — scythe means a hand tool with a long curved blade on a long handle, used for cutting grass or grain.
scythe in Dutch
zeis
maaien
(transitive) To cut off as with a scythe; to mow. [from 1590s]
What does "scythe" mean?
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noun A hand tool with a long curved blade on a long handle, used for cutting grass or grain.
"The farmer swung his scythe rhythmically across the field of wheat."
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verb To cut grass or grain using a scythe, or to cut through something in a similar sweeping motion.
"He scythed the overgrown meadow before the fete."
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scythe in a sentence
- The farmer swung his scythe rhythmically across the field of wheat.
- He scythed the overgrown meadow before the fete.
- The car scythed through the crowd of parked bicycles.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "scythe" in Dutch?
"scythe" in Dutch is zeis, maaien. scythe means: A hand tool with a long curved blade on a long handle, used for cutting grass or grain.
How do you use "scythe" in a sentence?
Example: "The farmer swung his scythe rhythmically across the field of wheat." In Dutch, "scythe" is zeis, maaien.
Are there other ways to say "scythe" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "scythe": zeis, maaien.
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