Search

What is another word for Scutching?

Pronunciation: [skˈʌt͡ʃɪŋ] (IPA)

Scutching is a process used to separate fibers from a plant's stem. There are a few synonyms for scutching that can be useful to know, especially for those working with natural fibers. The first synonym is threshing, which involves beating plants to release the fibers. Another synonym is decortication, which involves removing the outer layer of a plant to access the fibers. Yet another synonym is retting, which is the process of soaking a plant in water to soften the fibers before separating them. Knowing these synonyms can make it easier to communicate with other fiber artists and create beautiful pieces using natural materials.
Hypernyms
Usage examples
Search

What are the hypernyms for Scutching?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    threshing, Separating, farming practice, Agricultural Processing, Fiber Preparation, Fiber Processing, Straw Retting, agricultural activity.

Usage examples for Scutching

Albany has a lumber-mill, foundry, twine-mill, and Scutching-mill, fruit-drying works, sash and door factory, and soon will have woolen-mills also.
"Two Years in Oregon"
Wallis Nash
I was Scutching flax.
"Hills of the Shatemuc"
Susan Warner
Afterward comes the Scutching, went on Hal, which is really only a continuation of the same process although the Scutching machine makes the laps of cotton of more even thickness.
"Carl and the Cotton Gin"
Sara Ware Bassett

Word of the Day

Focus Groups
One antonym for the term "focus groups" is "individual interviews." While focus groups involve a group of people discussing a particular topic, individual interviews involve a one-...