mowing
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈmaʊɪŋ// mow·ing
n. the act of cutting grass with a machine to keep it short and tidy.
n. the activity of cutting grass or other vegetation using a machine. Often functions as a gerund to describe a regular maintenance task.
The smell of fresh mowing fills the air every Saturday.
After the heavy rains, the grass grew so quickly that the weekly mowing took twice as long as usual.
The rhythmic sound of distant mowing became a staple of the neighborhood's summer atmosphere, signaling the start of the weekend for many residents.
Usage
Commonly used as a gerund noun to describe the activity itself.