hand mower
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hand mower
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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My father insists on mowing the lawn by himself with a hand mower from 1985, obviously inefficient but seemingly fun.
From Slate • Feb. 6, 2013
After an unsuccessful attempt at tending the yard with a hand mower, they now pay $50 a month to a gardener.
From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2011
He cuts his lawn with a hand mower, rakes his own leaves.
From Time Magazine Archive
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