weed whacker

Spinning string cutter

A weed whacker is a handheld power tool that uses a rapidly spinning line of nylon cord to cut grass and weeds in areas a lawn mower can't reach, such as along fences, around trees, or at the edges of walkways.

Also called a string trimmer or weed eater, it's a standard piece of equipment for yard maintenance.

I need to take the weed whacker to those overgrown spots by the shed.

tool

string trimmer

Motorized lawn edge cutter

strimmerMotorized grass edger
edgerTool for neat borders
brush cutterPower tool for overgrowth

power tool · gas-powered · electric trimmer · cordless · battery-operated · handheld · two-stroke · four-stroke · shaft · throttle

lawn

grass

Narrow-leaved ground cover

turfGrass-covered earth surface
yardLinear measure or grounds
overgrowthUncontrolled plant expansion

edges · borders · fence line · crabgrass · dandelions · clippings · greenery · curb appeal · fescue · clover

maintenance

spool

Cylinder for winding material

nylon lineSynthetic polymer cord
sharpeningMaking more cutting
spark plugElectrical ignition component

air filter · cleaning · storage · lubrication · engine maintenance · tune-up · wear and tear

action

trimming

Cutting away excess

edgingDecorative border material
cuttingDividing via sharp edge
clearingTreeless space in forest

mowing · shaping · neatening · grooming · tidying · manicuring · scalping · tapering · detailing · finishing

weed whacker

string trimmer

grass

spool

trimming

weed whacker

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