Lawnmower

//ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.

    "We replaced our old electric lawnmower with a new cordless one."

  2. 2
    A person who landscapes and in particular mows lawns.

    "We hired a third lawnmower for the spring and summer."

  3. 3
    A dance move in which the dancer mimics using a petrol lawn mower by pulling the starter cord and then pushing the mower forwards to the beat of the music.

Example

More examples

"The house isn't huge and it's on about two-thirds of an acre, and when we first bought it I spent several hours every week getting the lawnmower fixed and cutting the lawn, in that order."

Etymology

From lawn + mower.

Related phrases

riding lawnmower

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