Answer: scutched

AnswerCrossword Clue
scutcheddevice for scutching flax fiber
scutchedSCUTCH, to separate the woody fibre by beating, also SWINGLE
scutchedsmall picklike tool with two cutting edges for trimming brick
scutchedto dress (brick or stone); scotch
scutchedto dress (flax) by beating