scythe

This is the 6732nd most frequent Russian word.


scythe

A farming tool with a long curved blade used for mowing grass or reaping crops.


Here, 'Коса' (Kosa) refers to a farming tool, indicating its literal meaning of 'scythe'.

Коса — это инструмент для покоса травы.

The scythe is a tool for mowing grass.


In this context, 'коса' (kosa) is used to mean 'braid', demonstrating a homonymous meaning of the word.

У девушки была длинная коса, спускавшаяся по спине.

The girl had a long braid that fell down her back.


Here, 'коса' (kosa) refers to a 'sand spit', which is a geographical feature, illustrating another contextual usage of the word.

Корабль остановился, заметив песчаную косу.

The ship stopped, noticing the sandy spit.