lawn
noun (1)
ˈlän\
Definition of lawn
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 archaic : an open space between woods : glade
2 : ground (as around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with grass and is kept mowed
3 : a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
lawn
noun (2)Definition of lawn (Entry 2 of 2)
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric of plain weave that is thinner than cambric
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lawn
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Kids Definition of lawn
: ground (as around a house) covered with grass that is kept mowed
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Medical Definition of lawn
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
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