reaping hook

• Ein traditionelles landwirtschaftliches Werkzeug mit einer gekrümmten Klinge an einem kurzen Griff, das zum manuellen Schneiden von Getreide oder Gras verwendet wird. Der Begriff ist in der modernen Sprache weitgehend veraltet.

A traditional agricultural tool consisting of a curved blade attached to a short handle, used for cutting grain or grass by hand. This term is largely archaic in modern usage.

1. Farming toolC1formal

   A curved blade attached to a short handle, used for cutting grain or grass by hand.

   Sichel

   • The farmer used a reaping hook to harvest the wheat.
   • In ancient times, the reaping hook was an essential tool for agriculture.
   • He sharpened the reaping hook before heading to the field.