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power mower

American  

noun

  1. a lawn mower that is powered and propelled by an electric motor or gasoline engine (hand mower ).


Etymology

Origin of power mower

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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That’s the equivalent of a power mower – loud enough to notice that it’s happening or that it’s suddenly stopped, even across your yard or a public park.

From Salon

He haggles with a supermarket cashier, admires the paved roads, poses with a power mower to impress a cousin back home.

From Los Angeles Times

And the city even sends out a power mower once a week to cut our grass.”

From Los Angeles Times

As the night wears on, the lights grow dim and — you knew this was coming — the noise approaches that of a power mower.

From Washington Post

The familiar sound of a power mower cutting verdant grassy lawn punctuated the sea breeze.

From Seattle Times