mow

UK: məʊ | US: moʊ

Definition

  1. vt. to cut down (grass, grain, etc.) with a blade or machine

  2. n. the act of mowing; a stack of hay or grain

Structure
mow <to cut>
Etymology

The word "mow" traces back to Old English māwan, meaning "to cut down grass or grain." It shares roots with Germanic languages (e.g., German mähen). Originally tied to agricultural labor, its meaning has remained stable, focusing on the action of cutting vegetation. Unlike compound words, "mow" is monomorphic, deriving from a single ancient root without prefixes or suffixes.

Examples

  1. He mows the lawn every Saturday morning.

  2. The farmer mowed the wheat field before the rain.

  3. A freshly mowed meadow smells sweet in summer.

  4. She stacked the hay into a neat mow.

  5. Modern mowers make it easier to mow large areas quickly.