izkapts

== Latvian == === Etymology === Derived from an older verb *kapt (“to hit”) (cf. Lithuanian kàpti (“to chop, to hit”)), whence also kapāt. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [iskapts] === Noun === izkapts f (6th declension) scythe (farming tool consisting of a bent blade attached to a long handle (a snath), used for cutting grass, cereals, etc.) asa izkapts ― sharp scythe izkapts kāts ― scythe handle, shaft (= snath) izkapts labi kož ― the scythe bites (= cuts) well asināt izkapti ― to sharpen the scythe pļaut sienu ar izkapi ― to mow hay with a scythe Tibils sameklēja otru izkapti,... uzasināja ― Tibils found a second scythe... (and) sharpened it blade (moving part of a mower or harvester machine that actually cuts grass, cereals, etc.) kombaina izkapts zobiņi ― the teeth of the harvester blade ==== Declension ==== ==== See also ==== pļaut sirpis === References ===