Strimmer

Strimmer

/หˆstrษชmษ™/
Noun United Kingdom

A weed-whacker.

Example Sentences

"Cut the grass with the strimmer."
"The strimmer broke."

Etymology & History

British string trimmer brand. British garden equipment. Black & Decker Strimmer British brand genericized. Americans 'weed whacker' or 'string trimmer'. Reflects British brand name adoption.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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