Meaning of sickle in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪk(ə)l/

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  1. Noun

    sickle

    Etymology

    Old English sicol, sicel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sikkel and German Sichel, based on Latin secula, from secare‘to cut’

    Definitions

    1. an edge tool for cutting grass or crops

    Examples

    • « has a curved blade and a short handle »

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