reaping hook

• Herramienta agrícola tradicional con una hoja curva fijada a un mango corto, usada para cortar a mano cereales o hierba. El término está en gran medida en desuso en el uso moderno.

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.

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   • 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.