sickle

A sickle is a hand-held agricultural tool with a curved blade, traditionally used for cutting grass, grains, or other crops. Its shape allows the user to efficiently harvest plants by sweeping the blade in a motion that gathers and cuts the stalks. Sickle design has varied across cultures, but its basic function remains vital in farming and gardening. Historically, sickles played an essential role in subsistence agriculture before the advent of modern machinery, symbolizing the manual labor involved in food production. They are also often associated with agricultural festivals and practices in various cultures.