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    Mower

    /ˈmoʊər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A machine used for cutting grass or plants to a desired length.
    He used a mower to trim the overgrown lawn.
    A person who operates a mower.
    The mower quickly finished cutting the grass in the backyard.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to mow', originating from Old English 'māwan'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    push mower
    A type of mower that is manually pushed.
    ride-on mower
    A mower designed for riding on while in operation.
    lawn mower
    A mower specifically used for cutting grass in a lawn.

    Related Words

    mowing
    The act of cutting grass or crops.
    landscaping
    The process of making a yard or garden more attractive by planting flowers, bushes, and trees.
    maintenance
    The work of keeping something in proper condition.

    Slang Meanings

    A person who frequently mows lawns as a job.
    He's a mower hustling through the neighborhood.
    Quickly cutting down areas of grass or weeds without much care.
    He just mowed down the backyard without looking.