It's swung to make a cut (6)

I believe the answer is:

scythe

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'a cut' is the definition.
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I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for scythe that I've seen before include "Reaping implement" , "Old hands-wielded grass or crop cutter" , "Old hay cutter with long handle and curved blande" , "Harvesting tool" , "Corn-cutting tool" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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