leaf blower
noun
: a machine that generates a current of air used to collect loose leaves and debris
He figures it would take two men with rakes and brooms a half hour to clear a typical driveway of a week's worth of leaves, or one man five minutes with a leaf blower.—
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The maximum air volume of a leaf blower/vacuum is measured in cubic feet per minute and refers to the air volume that is expelled or sucked from the leaf blower’s nozzle in 60 seconds.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
Yarbo has developed a modular yard robot that can function as a snow blower, lawn mower, leaf blower, and trailer to tow yard equipment, among other features.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 19 Mar. 2024
Kiddos can emulate their parents with this gadget that’s designed to look like a real leaf blower.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Lawnmowers and leaf blowers are the only sounds on the street, except for the barking of our dog, Lil Wayne, who’s determined to kill or at least maim every delivery man who approaches our doorstep.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2024
Configured to work as a traditional leaf blower as well, this is a great option for those looking for a multi-purpose tool that can go anywhere, roof and gutter cleanup included.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
In the latest national emissions inventory, the federal government found that leaf blowers and lawnmowers in Florida emitted as much air pollution as 22 million cars use in a year in 2020 alone.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
In addition to its mulching capabilities, this machine is also an excellent leaf blower.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
Read on for the pros, the cons, and recommendations as to which electric leaf blowers are the best options for your particular garden needs.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
Yarbo has developed a modular yard robot that can function as a snow blower, lawn mower, leaf blower, and trailer to tow yard equipment, among other features.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 19 Mar. 2024
Kiddos can emulate their parents with this gadget that’s designed to look like a real leaf blower.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Lawnmowers and leaf blowers are the only sounds on the street, except for the barking of our dog, Lil Wayne, who’s determined to kill or at least maim every delivery man who approaches our doorstep.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2024
Configured to work as a traditional leaf blower as well, this is a great option for those looking for a multi-purpose tool that can go anywhere, roof and gutter cleanup included.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
In the latest national emissions inventory, the federal government found that leaf blowers and lawnmowers in Florida emitted as much air pollution as 22 million cars use in a year in 2020 alone.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
In addition to its mulching capabilities, this machine is also an excellent leaf blower.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
Read on for the pros, the cons, and recommendations as to which electric leaf blowers are the best options for your particular garden needs.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
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“Leaf blower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20blower. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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