Mower: meaning, definitions and examples
🌱
mower
[ ˈmoʊər ]
lawn care
A mower is a machine used for cutting grass, typically to maintain a lawn or garden. It can be powered by electricity, gasoline, or can be a manual reel type. The primary function of a mower is to provide a neat and even appearance to the grass by cutting it to a uniform height. There are various types of mowers, including push mowers, ride-on mowers, and robotic mowers, each suited for different sizes and types of lawns.
Synonyms
grass cutter, lawnmower, trimmer
Examples of usage
- I need to buy a new mower for my lawn.
- He spends every Saturday mowing the lawn with his mower.
- The robotic mower takes care of the grass while I'm at work.
Translations
Translations of the word "mower" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cortador de grama
🇮🇳 घास काटने की मशीन
🇩🇪 Rasenmäher
🇮🇩 pemotong rumput
🇺🇦 газонокосарка
🇵🇱 kosiarka
🇯🇵 芝刈り機
🇫🇷 tondeuse à gazon
🇪🇸 cortacésped
🇹🇷 çim biçme makinesi
🇰🇷 잔디 깎는 기계
🇸🇦 آلة جز العشب
🇨🇿 sekačka na trávu
🇸🇰 kosačka
🇨🇳 割草机
🇸🇮 kosilnica
🇮🇸 gras klippur
🇰🇿 шөп шабатын машина
🇬🇪 ტყის ტრაქტორი
🇦🇿 ot biçən
🇲🇽 cortadora de césped
Etymology
The word 'mower' originates from the Old English term 'mawian,' which means 'to mow or cut down grass.' This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*mōwōną', indicating the action of cutting or harvesting. Over time, as the technology for cutting grass evolved, so did the terminology. The modern usage of the term 'mower' in English primarily refers to mechanical devices designed for cutting grass, which became popular in the 19th century with the invention of the lawnmower in the UK by Edwin Beard Budding in 1830. Initially, mowers were manually operated, but advancements in engineering led to the development of powered mowers, further enhancing efficiency and ease of use in lawn care.