cut (down)

Definition of cut (down)next
as in to mow
to bring down by cutting we need to cut down that dying tree

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mow
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  • To keep geese away from your yard, mow the grass less often.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Those who are approved will receive a total of 18 free lawn mows from April through October, a set number each month, with no further scheduling or calls needed, according to an email from the city.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Cut (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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