leaf blower

noun

: a machine that generates a current of air used to collect loose leaves and debris

He figures it would take two men with rakes and brooms a half hour to clear a typical driveway of a week's worth of leaves, or one man five minutes with a leaf blower.—

Evelyn Nieves

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In general, electric leaf blowers have tended to be less powerful than gas leaf blowers. —

Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 But leaf blowers, like airplanes, can be grossly overused. —

Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2024 Manual Lawn Aerator Aside from a leaf blower, having the right tools for fall lawn care is essential. —

Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024 Composer Maria Arnal also rises to the occasion with a score that will blend the earthly and the ethereal, supplying a scene set in a garden with an orchestra comprised partially of leaf blowers and pruning shears. —

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