leafblowers
Motorized debris sweepers
Leafblowers are motorized devices that direct a powerful stream of air to move leaves, grass clippings, and debris from lawns, driveways, and sidewalks.
They come in gas-powered, electric, and battery-operated versions, with gas models notorious for their loud, high-pitched whine that can irritate neighbors for blocks.
The landscaping crew showed up at 7 a.m. with their leafblowers.
Some municipalities have banned or restricted their use due to noise and air pollution concerns.
Scattered broken fragments
- drivewaysPrivate vehicle paths
- sidewalksPaved pedestrian pathways
- guttersRooftop water channels
- patiosPaved outdoor living spaces
clearing · piles · autumn · fall cleanup · lawn care · landscaping · groundskeeping · maintenance
Flow-directing pipe fitting
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- throttlePower flow controller
motor · engine · impeller · strap · harness · attachment · extension · vacuum
Acoustic intensity units
- loudHigh in volume
- earsplittingExtremely, painfully loud
- droningSustained monotonous sound
- whineComplain in high pitch
roar · buzz · disturbance · nuisance · bans · ordinances · restrictions · quiet hours
Substances released into air
- exhaustUse up entirely
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
- gas-poweredDriven by combustible fuel
- two-strokeEngine firing each revolution
smog · fumes · carbon · electric · battery-powered · eco-friendly · regulations · California
Outdoor space designer
- crewWorking team aboard
- groundskeeperProperty maintenance worker
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- industrialOf factories and production
contractor · fleet · trailer · municipal · parks · golf course · stadium · parking lot
debris
Scattered broken fragments
patios · clearing · piles · autumn · fall cleanup · lawn care · landscaping · groundskeeping · maintenance · sweeping
nozzle
Flow-directing pipe fitting
throttle · motor · engine · impeller · strap · harness · attachment · extension · vacuum · mulcher
decibels
Acoustic intensity units
- loudHigh in volume
- earsplittingExtremely, painfully loud
- droningSustained monotonous sound
whine · roar · buzz · disturbance · nuisance · bans · ordinances · restrictions · quiet hours · neighbors
emissions
Substances released into air
- exhaustUse up entirely
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
- gas-poweredDriven by combustible fuel
two-stroke · smog · fumes · carbon · electric · battery-powered · eco-friendly · regulations · California · bans
landscaper
Outdoor space designer
- crewWorking team aboard
- groundskeeperProperty maintenance worker
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
industrial · contractor · fleet · trailer · municipal · parks · golf course · stadium · parking lot · property management
leafblowersrakes
Tined gathering implements
brooms · push brooms · manual tools · garden forks · dustpans
leafblowerssilence
Total lack of sound
rakes · quiet · peace and quiet · hand tools · birdsong