mulcher

American  

[muhl-cher] / ˈmʌl tʃər /

noun

1. a person or thing that mulches.

2. a machine or device that cuts up grass, leaves, etc., for use as mulch.

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Etymology

Origin of mulcher

mulch + -er ¹

Example Sentences

If you're dealing with a lot of heavy brown matter, a mulcher might come in handy, but just cutting up cardboard with a box cutter works, too.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2022

But the trees are mostly beaten back with an annual cutting by a Bush Hogmower or in woodier areas a beefier machine called a forestry mulcher.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2018

But the trees are mostly beaten back with an annual cutting by a Bush Hog mower or in woodier areas a beefier machine called a forestry mulcher.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2018

They chopped down saplings and hauled dead trees to the community mulcher.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2013

The arborist fires up the mulcher at the back of their truck.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson