Scythe (noun)

1. An agricultural tool for cutting crops, typically grass or grain, with a long curved blade and a long handle.
2. A weapon resembling a scythe, with a curved blade and a long handle, used in medieval times.

Origin:

Old english sīðe, of germanic origin; related to dutch zeis and german sense.

Examples:

1. He swung the scythe through the tall grass.
2. The Grim Reaper carries a scythe as his weapon of choice.
3. The farmer used a scythe to mow the field.
4. The scythe is a traditional tool that has been replaced by the lawn mower.
5. The scythe is a weapon of death and destruction.