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hand mower

American  

noun

  1. a lawn mower that is pushed by hand (distinguished from power mower).


Etymology

Origin of hand mower

First recorded in 1955–60


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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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