单词 | weed-whip |
释义 | > as lemmasweed-whip weed-whip n. U.S. a tool for cutting down weeds, grass, etc., typically consisting of a long handle attached at an angle to a double-edged serrated blade; (now frequently) a powered grass trimmer with a nylon cord (in place of a blade) that rotates at high speed on a central spindle (cf. Strimmer n. a). ΚΠ 1954 Corpus Christi (Texas) Times 23 Apr. 13/1 (advt.) Weedwhip, regular 1.49. 1976 Ann. Rep. Allegheny Ludlum Industries 30/2 The Hardware Division has developed the industry's first cordless ‘Weedwhip’ a nylon cord, grass and weed trimmer. 1979 Pop. Mech. Mar. 79/1 Fashion a weed whip from an old hacksaw blade and a broomstick. Bend the blade into a loop and fasten it to the stick (golf-club fashion). 2016 M. Rubens Bad Decisions Playlist iv. 41 Another member of the lawn crew,..armed with a gas-powered weed whip,..trimming the fringe around a nearby tree. < as lemmas |
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