mow 1 of 2

as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval her mow suggested that she wasn't looking forward to a long evening of political speeches

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verb

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as in to cut
to shorten the standing leafy plant cover of you really should mow the lawn before it gets much higher

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as in to fell
to bring down by cutting an afternoon spent mowing hay

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Noun
The robot lawn mower uses its own camera to identify grassy areas and mows without the need for set-up. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2024 Monday was the first full day of spring, and warm weather will likely remind many that its time for the first mow. Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 22 Mar. 2022
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That means mowing at the correct height for your species of grass, and fertilizing and irrigating properly. Consider the use of biological pesticides. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2024 Thus, it is recommended to mow lawns at the highest setting suitable for your grass type. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mow 

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“Mow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mow. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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