As nouns the difference between flax and strickle
is that
flax is a plant of the genus
linum , especially , which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds while
strickle is a rod used to level grain etc when being measured, or concrete after pouring.
flax Noun
(es)
A plant of the genus Linum , especially , which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds.
The fibers of Linum usitatissimum , grown to make linen and related textiles.
The (flax bush), a plant of the genus , native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.
Usage notes
The plural flaxes is used to indicate multiple species or varieties of flax; otherwise, flax is uncountable.
Derived terms
* flaxen
* New Zealand flax
See also
* linen
* tow
References
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strickle English
Noun
( en noun)
A rod used to level grain etc. when being measured, or concrete after pouring
A tool for sharpening scythes
An instrument used for smoothing the surface of a core.
(carpentry, masonry) A templet; a pattern.
An instrument used in dressing flax.
( Webster 1913)
Synonyms
* screed
Anagrams
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