Flail
device · 300 · Ancient world
A tool for threshing by hand.
What it is made of
- Rope — has part. The swingle is joined to the handle by a strap.
Principles and materials it uses
- Wood — is made of. A flail is two wooden sticks.
History: what it evolved from and what it influenced
- Threshing machine — evolved into. A replacement for threshing by hand.