mowing-machine

A farmer uses a mowing-machine to cut the tall grass in his field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A "mowing-machine" is a mechanical device designed for cutting grass or other vegetation, typically used in lawns, fields, or gardens.

Usage Examples

• (A device for cutting grass.)
• (A mechanical grass cutter.)

Advanced Usage

• "to run a mowing-machine": to operate the device for cutting grass.

  • She runs the mowing-machine every Saturday morning. (She operates the grass cutter regularly.)

• "a mowing-machine in the shed": a stored or unused grass-cutting device.

  • The mowing-machine in the shed is rusty from lack of use. (The stored grass cutter is in disrepair.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mower (n): a short form of "mowing-machine", commonly used for grass-cutting devices.

  • He pushed the mower across the lawn. (He used the grass-cutting machine.)

• Mow (v): the verb meaning to cut grass or vegetation.

  • They mow the lawn every week. (They cut the grass.)

Synonyms

• Lawnmower: a common synonym for a mowing-machine, especially for residential use.
• Grass cutter: a general term for any device that cuts grass.

Phrasal Verbs

• • The car mowed down the fence. (The car knocked it down.)

Related Idioms

• • He mows the lawn every Sunday. (He cuts the grass.)