hedge trimmer
Definition
Noun: A powered or manual garden tool specifically designed for cutting and shaping the foliage of hedges, shrubs, or bushes. It typically features long, reciprocating blades or a rotating cutting mechanism to create neat, straight, or shaped edges.
Usage
A "hedge trimmer" is used for garden maintenance to control the size and form of hedges. It is operated by holding it with both hands and moving it along the hedge to cut excess growth. - Electric hedge trimmers are quieter than gas-powered ones. - Before winter, we use the hedge trimmer to tidy up the bushes.
Advanced Usage
- "cordless hedge trimmer": A battery-powered hedge trimmer that offers greater mobility without the restriction of a power cord.
- The cordless hedge trimmer made it easy to reach the far end of the garden.
- "to run/operate a hedge trimmer": To use the tool.
- You must wear safety goggles when operating a hedge trimmer.
Variants and Related Words
- Hedge clippers (n): Often refers to manual, scissor-like tools for trimming hedges, as opposed to powered trimmers.
- For small touch-ups, she prefers using hedge clippers.
- Trimmer (n): A more general term for any tool used for trimming, which can include string trimmers for grass.
- Hedging (n): The action or practice of planting or maintaining hedges.
Synonyms
- Hedge cutter
- Shrub trimmer
Related Phrases
- "hedge trimming" (noun phrase): The activity or result of using a hedge trimmer.
- Hedge trimming is an essential part of garden upkeep.
Noun
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a garden tool for trimming hedges
