Dethatcher

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A device for dethatching, similar to a lawnmower but with vertical rotating blades.

    "You can also rent a power dethatcher from a tool rental company. Have them teach you how to start and run the dethatcher; most are operated much like a lawn mower."

Example

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"You can also rent a power dethatcher from a tool rental company. Have them teach you how to start and run the dethatcher; most are operated much like a lawn mower."

Etymology

From dethatch + -er.

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