A weed-whacker.
Strimmer
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
📍
Region
General British
📅
Era
Modern
✓
Language
Mild
💬
Formality
Informal
Categories:
Learn Another Word
🔀 Shuffle & Discover
Anglotopia's Dictionary of British English 2nd Edition
British Slang from A to Zed
By Jonathan Thomas
📚 Over 2,000+ British Slang Definitions!