King James Bible Dictionary

Of the Egyptians resembled that in modern use. The ears of corn were cut with it near the top of the straw. There was also a sickle used for warlike purposes, more correctly, however, called a pruning-hook (Deuteronomy 16:9; Jeremiah 50:16, marg., "scythe;" Joel 3:13; Mark 4:29).

An agricultural implement used for cutting grain
Deuteronomy 23:25; Jeremiah 50:16; Mark 4:29

Figurative of the judgments of God
Joel 3:13; Revelation 14:14-19

SICKLE, noun [Gr. Vaiclh, Vagclon; Latin sicula, from the root of seco, to cut.] A reaping hook; a hooked instrument with teeth; used for cutting grain. Thou shalt not move a sickle to thy neighbor's standing corn. Deuteronomy 23:25.

SICK'LED, adjective Furnished with a sickle.

SICK'LEMAN. SICK'LER, noun One that uses a sickle; a reaper.

SICK'LEWORT, noun A plant of the genus Coronilla.