Definition of "scythe" in English

noun

1. An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath.

2. (historical) A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.

3. (cartomancy) The tenth Lenormand card.

verb

1. (intransitive) To use a scythe.

2. (transitive) To cut with a scythe.

3. (transitive) To cut off as with a scythe; to mow.

4. (intransitive, figurative, often with through) To attack or injure as if cutting.