mowing

American  

[moh-ing] / ˈmoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of leveling or cutting down grass, grain, etc., with a mowing machine or scythe.

2. the quantity of grass, grain, etc., cut in a specified period.

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Etymology

Origin of mowing

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; mow ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Now with a young family, everyday tasks like mowing the lawn were accompanied by excruciating pain.

From BBC

Robots are starting to do jobs like firefighting, lawn mowing and beach cleaning, among other things.

From The Wall Street Journal

Currently, agencies such as Caltrans often rely on routine mowing to fight the flammable grasses along transportation corridors and in populated areas.

From Los Angeles Times

The Wildlife Trusts suggests you can help declining populations by mowing your lawn less often, supporting local rewilding projects and creating ponds.

From BBC

At the end of the sixth inning, he had thrown only 69 pitches while mowing through a free-swinging Rockies lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

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