mower

Everyday

1. A mower is a machine for cutting grass, also called a lawnmower. tree →
2. A mower can also be a person who cuts grass or hay. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and safety lessons mowers have sharp, fast blades: children keep away while an adult mows, and never put hands or feet near the blades. Phrases: «lawn mower», «push mower», «ride-on mower».

Examples

• Dad cut the grass with the mower. tree →
• Keep away from the mower when it's running. tree →
• The mower is loud, so I wear ear protectors. tree →
• Grandpa has a ride-on mower. tree →
• The mower ran out of petrol. tree →
• Put the mower back in the shed. tree →
• The smell of cut grass came from the neighbour's mower. tree →
• The King did not fail asking of the mowers, to whom the meadow they were mowing belonged. tree →

Note

Countable. From the verb «mow» (mow, mowed, mown). Pronounced MOH-er (rhymes with «lower»). Safety: mower blades can throw stones and cause serious injuries; stay indoors or far away when one is in use.