"weedwhacker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: weedwhackers [plural]
Etymology: weed + whacker Etymology templates: {{compound|en|weed|whacker}} weed + whacker Head templates: {{en-noun}} weedwhacker (plural weedwhackers)
  1. (US, horticulture, landscaping) A device used to cut grass and destroy weeds; a string trimmer. Tags: US Categories (topical): Horticulture
    Sense id: en-weedwhacker-en-noun-n9vF-u3D Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: agriculture, business, horticulture, lifestyle Synonyms: edge trimmer, edger, trimmer, edger-trimmer, grass edge trimmer, grass edger, grass trimmer, string trimmer, trimmer-edger, weed eater, weed whip

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