weed-whacker
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Definition
Noun: A portable, motorized gardening tool used for cutting grass, weeds, and other vegetation in areas difficult to reach with a lawn mower. It typically consists of a long shaft with a rotating head at the end that spins a nylon filament line or a plastic blade to cut plants.
Usage
A "weed-whacker" is used for trimming and edging lawns, clearing overgrown areas, and cutting vegetation around obstacles like trees, fences, and garden beds. It is operated by holding the shaft and guiding the cutting head over the target area.
Examples
- He used a weed-whacker to trim the grass along the fence line.
- Before mowing the lawn, she edged the sidewalk with her weed-whacker.
- The overgrown path was cleared quickly with a powerful weed-whacker.
Advanced Usage
- "To weed-whack" (verb, informal): The act of using a weed-whacker.
- I spent the morning weed-whacking the backyard.
Variants and Related Words
- String trimmer: A more formal or technical term for the same tool.
- Whipper-snipper: A common term for this tool in Australian and Canadian English.
- Line trimmer: Another synonym emphasizing the use of a cutting line.
- Brushcutter: A heavier-duty version often capable of using metal blades for thicker brush.
Synonyms
- String trimmer
- Line trimmer
- Whipper-snipper (regional)
Antonyms
- Lawn mower (a tool for cutting large, open areas of grass)
- Scythe (a manual, non-motorized tool for cutting grass or grain)
- Hedge trimmer (a tool for cutting and shaping shrubs and hedges)
Noun
- a hand tool for removing weeds