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SCUTCHING

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Scutching.

Scutching - as a verb

To beat or whip; to drub.

To separate the woody fibre from (flax, hemp, etc.) by beating; to swingle.

Example: "2005, john martin, warren leonard, david stamp, and richard waldren, principles of field crop production (4th edition), section 32.10 “processing fiber flax”, the title of subsection 32.10.3 “scutching”."

Scutching - as a noun

The separation of the woody shives from flax, hemp, and jute fibres by beating with a scutch.

Example Sentences

"To make the fibers more usable, the scutching process is essential."
"He spends hours scutching hemp fibers by hand."
"The ancient technique of scutching has been passed down through generations."
"After scutching the sisal plant, the fibers are ready for further processing."
"The scutching machine efficiently removes impurities from the flax fibers."
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Word Game Points

Is SCUTCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scutching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCUTCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SCUTCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scutching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCUTCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is SCUTCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scutching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCUTCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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