Swingle

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounAn implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.

2.verbTo beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch.

3.verbTo beat off the tops of (weeds) without pulling up the roots.

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