mowing
Americannoun
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the act of leveling or cutting down grass, grain, etc., with a mowing machine or scythe.
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the quantity of grass, grain, etc., cut in a specified period.
Etymology
Origin of mowing
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; mow 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Tam said she had not had a response from the operations team at the council, which oversees the mowing, but believes they were aware of the planting beforehand.
From BBC
In many neighborhoods with homeowners associations, the rising cost of something as simple as mowing the lawn is showing up in residents’ monthly bills.
From MarketWatch
Former Carson councilwoman aide alleges he was fired for refusing to spy for her and complaining about non-city duties, including mowing her lawn.
From Los Angeles Times
In addition to mowing her lawn, he says he was asked to plan her vacations and pick up dry cleaning.
From Los Angeles Times
When you’re plowing or mowing, you start at the beginning of one row and go all the way to the end.
From Literature
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