weed whackers

String-powered grass cutters

Weed whackers are handheld power tools that use a rapidly spinning line or blade to cut grass and weeds in areas difficult to reach with a lawn mower, such as along fences, around trees, and at lawn edges.

Also called string trimmers or weed eaters, they typically run on gasoline, electricity, or rechargeable batteries.

I need to get the weed whacker out for the overgrown patch by the fence.

Related

brushcutter · string trimmers · overgrowth · noise levels · hearing protection · safety features · landscaping · edgings · gardening · electric motor · power cord · power tools · yard work · gas engine · battery pack · ergonomic design · cuttings · blade sharpening

Opposites
lawn care function

weed whackerslawn mowers

Machines that trim grass

riding mowers · push mowers · reel mowers · sod · turf

cultivation vs. destruction

weed whackersplanters

Vessels for cultivating vegetation

seeders · irrigation equipment · cultivators · grow lights · plant food

Family

weed, whacker, weeds, weedy, weeded, weeding, whack, whacks, whacked

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G