South-pointing spoon (Chinese compass) and sickle: what they have in common
- Step 1. South-pointing spoon (Chinese compass) — evolved into — Compass. A magnetic pointer.
- Step 2. Compass — is part of — Sailing ship. A magnetic compass.
- Step 3. Sailing ship — evolved from — Boat. Sailing ships grew out of rowing boats.
- Step 4. Boat — has part — Oar. A boat was moved by oars.
- Step 5. Oar — has part — Handle. A beater for hand washing.
- Step 6. Handle — is part of — Sickle. A short one-handed handle.