Mow

/moʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of cutting grass or plants.

After the mow, the grass looked much healthier.

verb

to cut down grass or plants by using a machine or a tool like a scythe.

Every Saturday, I mow the lawn to keep it neat and tidy.

to harvest a crop, especially grain, by cutting it down.

Farmers typically mow the fields in late summer to collect their wheat.

to reduce something in number or extent, especially in a harsh or sudden manner.

The new policies may mow down the budget for various community programs.

Middle English 'mowen', from Old English 'māwan', of Germanic origin.

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.

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.

To eat quickly and greedily.

We mowed that burger down in seconds!

To finish something in a hurry.

I just mowed through my homework.