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2 | 38% | 8 | A machine used in flax-mills for scutching flax. | |
3 | 35% | 9 | Implement for breaking flax stems | |
Flax Implement Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SWINGLE" which means:
- noun
- • An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch. verb
- • To beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch.
- • To beat off the tops of (weeds) without pulling up the roots.
- • To dangle; to wave hanging.
- • To swing for pleasure.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The swingle is a tool used in the process of flax dressing."
- • "She carefully smoothed the fibers with the swingle."
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New York Times16 May 1984 | Down 45 | |
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