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mower

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmoʊɝ// UK //mˈəʊɐ// mow·er

n. a machine used for cutting grass to make it short and neat.

n. a machine or person that cuts grass or grain. Often used in compound forms like 'lawnmower'.


SIMPLE

The grass is getting long, so I need to use the mower.

CONTEXTUAL

He spent the Saturday morning pushing the mower across the front lawn to prepare for the garden party.

COMPLEX

Advancements in battery technology have led to the rise of robotic mowers that can maintain a lawn's height autonomously without human intervention.

Origin

From Middle English mowere, equivalent to mow + -er.

Usage

Commonly appears as 'lawnmower' or 'power mower' in everyday speech.

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