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mowing

[ moh-ing ]
/ ˈmoʊ ɪŋ /
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noun
the act of leveling or cutting down grass, grain, etc., with a mowing machine or scythe.
the quantity of grass, grain, etc., cut in a specified period.
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Origin of mowing

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at mow1, -ing1
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