scythe
noun
an agricultural implement consisting of a long, curving blade fastened at an angle to a handle, for cutting grass, grain, etc., by hand.
scything
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present participleof scythe.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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An occasional scything wind flapped the flags flying at half-staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
Thanksgiving holiday scything volumes but there was plenty to keep them busy while they did it.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2023
Raphinha converted his own penalty to give Leeds an early lead, only to concede a spot kick at the other end when scything down Toni Rudiger.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
An exodus followed the scything by Hurricanes Rita in 2005 and Ike in 2008.
From New York Times ● Sep. 3, 2021
The interference took the form of scything tusks that ducked below Butler’s guard.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
