What does EDGER mean?

Edger

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A tool used to trim the edges of lawns or garden beds.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɛdʒər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛdʒə/

Origin and Usage: The word "edger" originated from the word "edge" in the late 19th century. It is commonly used in gardening and landscaping to trim the edges of lawns and garden beds. Edgers can be manual or powered and come in various sizes and shapes.

Synonyms: Trimmer, edge cutter, lawn edger.

Related Words: Hedge, wedge, sedge, ledge, budge.

Example Sentences:

• He used an edger to trim the lawns edges.
• The gardener used a manual edger to trim the garden beds edges.
• She prefers using a powered edger to save time and effort.