Basic Details
Word: Lawnmower
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A machine used for cutting grass in gardens or lawns to keep them neat.
Synonyms: Grass cutter, mower
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Mow down the competition: To defeat or outdo others in a contest. Example: "In the talent show, she mowed down the competition with her incredible singing."
- Keep the grass greener: To maintain a better situation than others. Example: "He works hard to keep the grass greener, always striving for improvement in his career."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every Saturday, my dad takes out the lawnmower to trim the grass in our garden.
Example 2: The sound of the lawnmower filled the neighbourhood as everyone prepared their gardens for summer.
Example 3: After using the lawnmower, the garden looked much tidier and ready for a barbecue.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first lawnmower was invented in 1830 by Edwin Budding in England? It was originally designed for cutting the grass in sports fields.
Famous Quote
"The grass is always greener on the other side, but with a good lawnmower, you can make your grass just as green." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lawnmower" mean?
a) A kind of tree
b) A machine for cutting grass
c) A type of fish
d) A garden flower
Answer: b) A machine for cutting grass
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lawnmower"?
a) Rake
b) Grass cutter
c) Shovel
d) Hoe
Answer: b) Grass cutter
3. Which sentence uses "lawnmower" correctly?
a) The lawnmower can fly in the sky.
b) I saw a lawnmower dancing at the event.
c) The lawnmower is used to cut the grass in the garden.
d) A lawnmower laid an egg yesterday.
Answer: c) The lawnmower is used to cut the grass in the garden.
4. Which idiom means to outdo others?
a) Mow down the competition
b) Keep the grass greener
c) Barking up the wrong tree
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Mow down the competition
5. What is the opposite of "lawnmower"?
a) N/A
b) Tree
c) Car
d) House
Answer: a) N/A
