string trimmer
noun
: a machine for cutting grass with a rapidly spinning length of monofilament cord
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Accidentally wounding the bark of a shrub or tree with a string trimmer, lawn mower, saw, or hockey stick promotes ready access for insects, fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
These tight spaces usually require a string trimmer to get a clean cut.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
There's still plenty that needs the attention of a string trimmer – an AI mower can't help you there.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The three-piece set comes with a lawn mower, string trimmer and a leaf blower.
—Christopher Murray
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
These tight spaces usually require a string trimmer to get a clean cut.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
There's still plenty that needs the attention of a string trimmer – an AI mower can't help you there.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The three-piece set comes with a lawn mower, string trimmer and a leaf blower.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“String trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/string%20trimmer. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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