scutch (Meaning)
scutch (v. t.)
To beat or whip; to drub.
To separate the woody fiber from (flax, hemp, etc.) by beating; to swingle.
To loosen and dress the fiber of (cotton or silk) by beating; to free (fibrous substances) from dust by beating and blowing.
scutch (n.)
A wooden instrument used in scutching flax and hemp.
The woody fiber of flax; the refuse of scutched flax.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scutch
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scutch Sentence Examples
- The farmers scutch the flax to separate the fibers from the woody stalks.
- The scutching process removed the rough outer layer of the flax stems.
- The scutching machine beat the flax stalks to break apart the woody material.
- The scutchers worked diligently to separate the valuable fibers from the waste.
- The scutching yard was filled with the sound of the machinery and the smell of fresh flax.
- The scutching method varied depending on the type of flax being processed.
- The scutchers wore protective clothing to avoid the dust and debris created during the process.
- After scutching, the flax fibers were ready to be spun into yarn.
- The scutching industry flourished in the 19th century, but mechanized methods eventually replaced traditional techniques.
- The traditional art of scutching is still practiced in some parts of the world to preserve cultural heritage.
FAQs About the word scutch
To beat or whip; to drub., To separate the woody fiber from (flax, hemp, etc.) by beating; to swingle., To loosen and dress the fiber of (cotton or silk) by bea
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The farmers scutch the flax to separate the fibers from the woody stalks.
The scutching process removed the rough outer layer of the flax stems.
The scutching machine beat the flax stalks to break apart the woody material.
The scutchers worked diligently to separate the valuable fibers from the waste.
