Meaning & Definition of word "Mow"

Mow

/moʊ/

1. the act of cutting grass or plants.
- Example: After the mow, the grass looked much healthier.

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.

●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.

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.