Definition of Scutch

1. v. t. To beat or whip; to drub.

2. n. A wooden instrument used in scutching flax and hemp.

Definition of Scutch

1. to separate the woody fiber from by beating [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Scutch

1. 1. To beat or whip; to drub. 2. To separate the woody fibre from (flax, hemp, etc) by beating; to swingle. 3. To loosen and dress the fibre of (cotton or silk) by beating; to free (fibrous substances) from dust by beating and blowing. Scutching machine, a machine used to scutch cotton, silk, or flax; called also batting machine. Origin: See Scotch to cut slightly. 1. A wooden instrument used in scutching flax and hemp. 2. The woody fibre of flax; the refuse of scutched flax. "The smoke of the burning scutch." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scutch

scurvy
scurvy grass
scurvy rickets
scuse
scused
scuses
scusing
scut
scuta
scutage
scutages
scutal
scutate
scutate
scutch (current term)
scutch (current term)
scutched
scutcheon
scutcheons
scutcher
scutchers
scutches
scutching
scutch grass
scutch grass
scute
scute
scutella
scutella
scutellar

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