Mow: meaning, definitions and examples

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mow

 

[ moʊ ]

Context #1

grass cutting

Mow refers to the act of cutting grass or crops with a scythe, sickle, or machine. It is a common practice in agriculture and gardening to keep the vegetation at a desired height.

Synonyms

cut, harvest, trim

Examples of usage

  • The farmer went out to mow the field early in the morning.
  • She uses a mower to mow the lawn every weekend.
  • We need to mow the grass before it gets too tall.
Context #2

lawn care

To mow means to cut down grass or vegetation in a specific area, usually with a lawnmower. It is a regular maintenance task for keeping lawns and gardens tidy and well-kept.

Synonyms

cut, mow down, trim

Examples of usage

  • He mows the lawn every Saturday morning.
  • She asked her son to mow the backyard before the party.
  • The park maintenance crew will mow the grass today.

Translations

Translations of the word "mow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cortar a grama

🇮🇳 घास काटना

🇩🇪 mähen

🇮🇩 memotong rumput

🇺🇦 косити

🇵🇱 kosić

🇯🇵 芝を刈る (しばをかる)

🇫🇷 tondre

🇪🇸 cortar el césped

🇹🇷 çim biçmek

🇰🇷 잔디를 깎다

🇸🇦 جز العشب

🇨🇿 sekat trávu

🇸🇰 kosiť trávu

🇨🇳 割草 (gē cǎo)

🇸🇮 kositi

🇮🇸 slá gras

🇰🇿 шөп шабу

🇬🇪 ბალახის მოჭრა

🇦🇿 ot biçmək

🇲🇽 cortar el césped

Word origin

The word 'mow' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'māwan' which meant 'to mow'. It has been used for centuries to describe the action of cutting down grass or crops. Over time, the techniques and tools for mowing have evolved, leading to the modern practices we see today in agriculture and lawn care.