How Do You Spell SICKLED?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪkə͡ld] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Sickled" is based on the pronunciation of the word. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈsɪkəld/. The first syllable "sick" is pronounced as /sɪk/ with a short "i" sound, followed by the second syllable "led" pronounced as /ləd/ with a schwa sound. In this context, "sickled" is the past tense of the verb "sickle", which means to cut or harvest with a sickle. The spelling of the word "sickled" is straightforward and easy to remember once you know its pronunciation.

SICKLED Meaning and Definition

1. Sickled is an adjective that describes an object or condition that resembles or is characterized by the shape or appearance of a sickle. A sickle is a handheld tool with a curved blade, typically used for harvesting crops or cutting grass. The term "sickled" can be used to describe various objects or states that have similar characteristics as a sickle.

   In a literal sense, sickled may refer to something that has a crescent or curved shape, similar to the blade of a sickle. For example, a sickled moon is a shape of the moon resembling a crescent. Sickled leaves, on the other hand, have curved margins or tips, resembling the shape of a sickle blade.

   However, sickled is also used in a metaphorical sense to describe an abnormality in certain medical conditions. In sickle cell anemia, a genetic blood disorder, sickled red blood cells have an abnormal crescent shape instead of the typical round shape. This irregular shape can lead to complications such as blood clots, organ damage, and anemia.

   The term "sickled" can also be figuratively used to describe a person's physical appearance or posture. A person with a sickled back or a sickled stance has a curved or hunched posture, similar to the shape of a sickle. This term can often be associated with poor spine alignment or a state of discomfort.

2. Furnished with a sickle.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SICKLED

• aickled
• zickled
• dickled
• eickled
• skckled
• s9ckled
• sixkled
• sivkled
• sifkled
• sidkled
• sicjled
• sicmled
• siclled
• sicoled
• siciled
• sickked
• sickped
• sickoed
• sicklwd
• sicklsd

Etymology of SICKLED

The word "sickled" is derived from the noun "sickle" which refers to a curved agricultural tool with a sharp-edged blade used for cutting crops, typically grain. The term "sickle" itself comes from the Old English word "sicol" which has Germanic origins. This can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*seglaz" meaning "sickle" or "cutting tool" and is related to the Old Norse word "sigr", meaning "victory". The name of the tool is thought to be linked to its shape, resembling a crescent moon, or to the association of reaping crops as a victory over nature. The verb "sickle" or "sickled" is formed by adding the suffix "-ed" to the noun form.