Meaning & Definition of word "Mow"
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Mow
/moʊ/
noun:
- 1. the act of cutting grass or plants.
- Example: After the mow, the grass looked much healthier.
verb:
- 1. to cut down grass or plants by using a machine or a tool like a scythe.
- Example: Every Saturday, I mow the lawn to keep it neat and tidy.
- 2. to harvest a crop, especially grain, by cutting it down.
- Example: Farmers typically mow the fields in late summer to collect their wheat.
- 3. to reduce something in number or extent, especially in a harsh or sudden manner.
- Example: The new policies may mow down the budget for various community programs.
Etymology
Middle English 'mowen', from Old English 'māwan', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mow the lawn:
To cut the grass of a yard or garden.
mow down:
To cut down or strike down, often used in a figurative sense.
mow the field:
To cut the crops in a field.
Related Words
mower:
A machine used for cutting grass.
scythe:
A tool used for cutting grass or grain.
hay:
Grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal fodder.
Slang Meanings of mow
Meaning: To eat quickly and greedily.
Example Sentence: We mowed that burger down in seconds!
Meaning: To finish something in a hurry.
Example Sentence: I just mowed through my homework.