scutch grass

Meanings

• noun

  A type of rough, tough grass with sharp edges, commonly used for making brooms.

  - "Scutch grass is used to make brooms and brushes."
  - "The farmer used scutch grass to line the bottom of his chicken coop."

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Variants

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scutch , scutched , scutches , scutching , scotch , scotches

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Etymology

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Old English scuche, from the Proto-Germanic root skuk-, meaning 'to scrape' or 'to rub'.

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Trivia

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1. Scutch grass is also known as 'broomcorn'

2. The rough texture of scutch grass makes it an effective scrubber for cleaning surfaces.

3. Scutch grass is native to Europe and Asia, but is now cultivated in many other parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Broom: A long-handled implement with a head of bundled twigs or bristles, used for sweeping.

2. Thatching: The art of covering the roofs of buildings with layers of organic material, such as straw, reeds, or palm leaves.

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Culture

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Scutch grass has been used for centuries for making brooms and brushes due to its rough texture and sharp edges. In some cultures, it has also been used for thatching roofs and making mats.

How to Memorize "scutch grass"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bundle of rough, sharp-edged grass. Visualize using this grass to make a broom or brush.

2. associate
   

   - Associate scutch grass with cleaning, as it is commonly used to make brooms and brushes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'scutch' as 'scrub' with a 'tch' at the end, as this grass is used for scrubbing surfaces.

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