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Grass-Cutter

/ˈɡræsˌkʌtər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A machine or tool used for cutting grass, typically in gardens or lawns.

    "The gardener used a grass-cutter to maintain the lawn's neat appearance."
  2. 2

    A person or machine that cuts grass.

    "The grass-cutter worked efficiently to clear the overgrown field."

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The term 'grass-cutter' is a compound word formed from 'grass', derived from Old English 'græs', and 'cutter', which comes from the verb 'to cut', originating from Old English 'cyttan'. The combination reflects the tool's function in agriculture and landscaping, evolving in usage as mechanized devices became common in the 20th century.

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