sickle
noun
sick·le
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Definition of sickle
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: an agricultural implement consisting of a curved metal blade with a short handle fitted on a tang
2
: the cutting mechanism (as of a reaper, combine, or mower) consisting of a bar with a series of cutting elements
sickle
adjectiveDefinition of sickle (Entry 2 of 3)
: having the form of a sickle blade : having a curve similar to that of a sickle blade
the sickle moon
sickle
verb
sickled;
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Definition of sickle (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to mow or reap with a sickle
2
: to change (a red blood cell) into a sickle cell
: to change into a sickle cell
the ability of red blood cells to sickle
Examples of sickle in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Many early skeletons from the Medieval times have been found with bricks or rocks filling their mouths or sickles around their necks—all the better to prevent these dead folks from rising up and attacking. — Leah Hall, Country Living, "Fact or Fiction: Are Vampires Real?," 14 Aug. 2019 Troodontids are bird-like predators that have sickle-like claws. — USA TODAY, "Barbie, Tupac, scorpions and Red Vines: News from around our 50 states," 19 July 2019 For a child to be born with the condition, both parents must carry a sickle-cell gene, which is passed from one generation to the next. — Aisha Salaudeen, CNN, "In Nigeria, your genetic makeup can decide if you get a second date," 10 July 2019 Scientists used it to make a vast range of discoveries about the history of life, such as why some people are prone to genetic disorders like sickle-cell anemia and why pesticides sooner or later fail to keep farm pests in check. — Quanta Magazine, "Scientists Seek to Update Evolution," 22 Nov. 2016 Dwayne Palmer told The Washington Post that Everett was a personal trainer in excellent health, and that while the family were carriers for sickle-cell anemia, his brother did not have it. — Brian Pascus, CBS News, "Missing organs further "mystery" surrounding Army vet's death in prison, attorney says," 12 June 2019 Researchers agree that the technology might, one day, help to eliminate genetic diseases such as sickle-cell anaemia and cystic fibrosis, but much more testing is needed before it is used in the alteration of human beings. — David Cyranoski, Scientific American, "Russian Biologist Plans More CRISPR-Edited Babies," 11 June 2019 Dwayne Palmer told The Post that Everett was a personal trainer in excellent health, and that while the family were carriers for sickle-cell anemia, his brother did not have it. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "A man went to resolve a DUI. He died at a prison days later.," 9 June 2019 In a study by Bluebird Bio, a biotech company in Cambridge, Mass., four patients of nine in the study no longer had symptoms of sickle-cell disease. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, "South Floridians urged to take part in research leading to breakthroughs in fight against sickle cell disease," 8 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sickle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sickle
sickle
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sickle
: a tool with a curved metal blade attached to a short handle that is used for cutting grass, grain, etc.
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sickle
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sick·le
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Kids Definition of sickle
: a tool with a sharp curved blade and a short handle used especially to cut grass and grain
sickle
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sick·le
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Medical Definition of sickle
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a dental scaler with a curved 3-sided point
sickle
adjectiveMedical Definition of sickle (Entry 2 of 3)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of sickle cell anemia or sickle-cell trait
sickle hemoglobin
sickle
verb
sickled;
sickling\ ˈsik-(ə-)liŋ
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Medical Definition of sickle (Entry 3 of 3)
: to change (a red blood cell) into a sickle cell
: to undergo change into a sickle cell
the ability of red blood cells to sickle
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