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sickles
 

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Noun sickle has 1 sense
  1. sickle, reaping hook, reap hook - an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle
    --1 is a kind of edge tool
    --1 has parts: haft, helve

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Sickles

Definition:

Sickles refer to a farming tool with a curved blade used for cutting or harvesting crops such as grains and grass.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A curved blade tool used in agriculture.

Related Products: Sickle Tools

Sample Sentence: Farmers in the region rely on sickles to harvest crops such as rice and wheat.

Senses:

Sense 2:

A crescent-shaped knife used as a weapon.

Related Products: Sickle Knives

Sample Sentence: The martial artist skillfully wielded a sickle to defend against the attackers.

Senses:

Sense 3:

A representation of sickles used as a symbol.

Related Products: Sickle Symbols

Sample Sentence: The sickle is often associated with harvest festivals in many cultures.

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