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cutting (down)

verb

Definition of cutting (down)

present participle of cut (down)

as in mowing

to bring down by cutting we need to cut down that dying tree

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mowing

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Wait a week or more after mowing so the herbicide has more contact with the weed surfaces, and treat the lawn when no rain is expected for at least 24 hours.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

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