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Heel :: Heel (n.) The part of any tool next the tang or handle; as, the heel of a scythe..

Mow :: Mow (v. i.) To cut grass, etc., with a scythe, or with a machine; to cut grass for hay..

Scythemen :: Scythemen (pl. ) of Scythema.

Edge :: Edge (v. t.) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument; as, the edge of an ax, knife, sword, or scythe. Hence, figuratively, that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc..

Hang :: Hang (n.) The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe..

Death :: Death (v. i.) Personified: The destroyer of life, -- conventionally represented as a skeleton with a scythe..

Wedge :: Wedge (v. t.) To fasten with a wedge, or with wedges; as, to wedge a scythe on the snath; to wedge a rail or a piece of timber in its place..

Snatch :: Snatch (n.) The handle of a scythe; a snead.

Nib :: Nib (n.) One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, [Prov. Eng.], the shaft of a wagon..

Thole :: Thole (n.) The pin, or handle, of a scythe snath..

Scythe :: Scythe (v. t.) To cut with a scythe; to cut off as with a scythe; to mow.

Rifle :: Rifle (n.) A strip of wood covered with emery or a similar material, used for sharpening scythes..

Sithe :: Sithe (v. t.) To cut with a scythe; to scythe.

Reap :: Reap (v. t.) To cut with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine, as grain; to gather, as a harvest, by cutting..

Scythewhet :: Scythewhet (n.) Wilson's thrush; -- so called from its note.

Scythestone :: Scythestone (n.) A stone for sharpening scythes; a whetstone.

Mow :: Mow (v. t.) To cut down, as grass, with a scythe or machine..

Swath :: Swath (v. t.) The whole sweep of a scythe, or the whole breadth from which grass or grain is cut by a scythe or a machine, in mowing or cradling; as, to cut a wide swath..

Strickle :: Strickle (n.) An instrument for whetting scythes; a rifle.

Scytheman :: Scytheman (n.) One who uses a scythe; a mower.

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