Plural of scythe
regular plural
The plural of scythe is scythes.
Forms of scythe
| Singular | scythe /ˈsaɪð/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | scythes /ˈsaɪðz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Scythes in a sentence
- They were wielding the tools of their livelihood, but as weapons – scythes, hoes, loys, billhooks.2002, Joseph O'Conner, Star of the Sea, Vintage, published 2003, page 28. From the entry loy
- A well-aimed strike from their sweeper scythes should be able to take out a dozen legs at once.2010 April 21, Cory Herndon, Guildpact: Ravnica Cycle, Wizards of the Coast, →ISBN. From the entry catback
- Some ten thousand peasants in Hsichuan county in Honan province used hoes, scythes, wooden poles, etc. as weapons and took over the county seat.1960, Ching-wen Chow, “The Awakening of the Chinese People”, in Lai Ming, transl., edited by Lai Ming, Ten Years of Storm: The True Story…. From the entry county seat
Meaning of scythe
- noun 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.
- noun A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.
- noun The tenth Lenormand card.
Questions about the plural of scythe
- What is the plural of scythe?
- The plural of scythe is scythes.
- Is scythe countable?
- Scythe is a countable noun.
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