Synonyms for

Sickle

Verb / ˈsɪkʌl / Another word for sickle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tool with a curved blade used for cutting crops

Synonyms & similar words

reaphook reapinghook scythe blade cutter harvester reaper tool knife implement instrument machete billhook hook pruner shears secateurs trimmer clippers snippers clipper

Example sentences

  1. The farmer used a sharp sickle to cut the wheat.
  2. I saw a sickle in the museum.
  3. The old tool, a sickle, was used to harvest the rice.
  4. Sickles are commonly used in agriculture.
  5. A sickle is a type of cutting tool.

Quotes

  • The sickle is the symbol for the zodiac sign of Virgo.
  • The Grim Reaper is often depicted holding a sickle.
  • The sickle is a tool that has been used for centuries.

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