单词 | weed trimmer |
释义 | > as lemmasweed trimmer weed trimmer n. U.S. (a) an animal that feeds on vegetation, esp. one prized for controlling the growth of weeds (now rare); (b) any tool or machine for cutting down or getting rid of weeds, grass, etc.; (in later use frequently) a powered grass trimmer with a nylon cord (in place of a blade) that rotates at high speed on a central spindle (cf. Strimmer n. a.). ΚΠ 1892 E. A. Carman et al. Special Rep. Hist. & Present Condition Sheep Industry U.S. (U.S. Dept. Agric.) 830 The farmer..who regards sheep merely as a brush browser and weed trimmer. 1895 Ann. Rep. Several Depts. Civic Govt. Halifax, Nova Scotia 1894–5 145 (table) Tools, etc., for Streets and Sewerage... Grass Cutters..Weed Trimmers. 1930 P. G. Holden IHC Farm Booklets: our Pastures they deserve Better Care 25 Sheep and goats are weed trimmers and help to keep a pasture clean, but they don't entirely take the place of the mowing machine and scythe. 1932 Amer. City Apr. 124/2 (advt.) The great Ideal line of power mowers now comprises more than six models, including four roller types, two wheel types. Weed trimmer and rubber tires available for wheel types. 1976 Washington Post 8 Dec. c8/1 (advt.) Weed trimmer... Easy-to-use, lightweight. Handle adjusts. Nylon cord. 2012 M. Clarke Love's Sweet Haunting iii. 17 He reached for the weed trimmer and turned it to check the gas level. < as lemmas |
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