strimmer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈstɹɪmə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈstɹɪmɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
Blend of string + trimmer, originally a trademark in the United Kingdom.
Meanings
- (UK) Synonym of string trimmer (“a powered, hand-held garden implement that uses a rotating monofilament line to cut grass, etc., without damaging other objects”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| strimmers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
weed whip · weed eater · whipper snipper · line trimmer · weed whacker · string trimmer · edge trimmer