hand mower
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Definition
Noun: A hand mower is a lawn mower that is powered and operated by human force, without the use of an engine or motor. It typically has a cylindrical reel of blades that spin when the mower is pushed forward, cutting the grass with a scissor-like action.
Usage
The term hand mower is used to specify a type of gardening tool distinguished by its manual operation. It is often discussed in contexts comparing it to powered mowers or when describing traditional, quiet, or eco-friendly lawn care methods. - The old-fashioned hand mower requires more physical effort but is much quieter than a gas mower. - For a small lawn, a hand mower is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly choice.
Advanced Usage
- As a compound noun modifier: The term can function attributively to describe related concepts.
- He prefers the hand-mower approach to lawn care for its simplicity. (Note: Often hyphenated when used as a compound adjective before a noun.)
Variants and Related Words
- Reel mower: A more specific technical synonym for a hand mower, referring to the cylindrical reel cutting mechanism.
- Push mower: A common near-synonym, though it can sometimes ambiguously refer to any mower pushed by hand, including some powered models.
- Lawn mower: The general hypernym (broader category) for all devices used to cut grass.
Synonyms
- Manual lawn mower
- Reel mower (when emphasizing the cutting mechanism)
Antonyms
- Power mower
- Gas mower
- Electric mower
- Riding mower
Related Phrases
- To mow by hand: The action of using a hand mower.
- I mow by hand to get some exercise and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Noun
- a lawn mower that is operated by hand