power mower

Thân thiện

A man pushes a power mower across his green lawn.

Definition

Noun: A lawn mower that uses a gasoline engine or electric motor to operate, eliminating the need for manual pushing to cut the grass.

Usage

A "power mower" is a machine used for cutting grass on lawns. It is distinguished from manual reel mowers by its self-propelled or engine-assisted operation. The term specifies the type of power source.

Examples

• Noun:
  • After buying a new house with a large yard, he invested in a reliable power mower.
  • The loud noise from the neighbor's power mower made it difficult to concentrate.
  • Modern electric power mowers are much quieter than traditional gas-powered models.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in comparative contexts to discuss different lawn care technologies.
  • The debate between using a manual mower versus a power mower often centers on cost and environmental impact.

Variants and Related Words

• Lawn mower (n): The general category of machines for cutting grass. A power mower is a type of lawn mower.
• Riding mower (n): A type of power mower that the operator rides on.
• Push mower (n): Often used to refer to a manual, non-powered mower, but can also describe a non-self-propelled power mower that requires pushing.

Synonyms

• Motor mower: A less common synonym with the same meaning.
• Powered lawn mower: A descriptive synonym.

Antonyms

• Manual mower / Reel mower: A lawn mower that operates solely through human pushing power, without an engine or motor.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a lawn mower powered by a gasoline motor

Từ đồng nghĩa

• motor mower