South-pointing spoon (Chinese compass) and sickle: what they have in common

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

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