String trimmer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005716",
  "term": "String trimmer",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A power tool used for cutting grass and weeds in areas inaccessible to lawnmowers, such as around obstacles, along fences, or on uneven terrain. It operates by rapidly spinning a monofilament line, which cuts vegetation upon impact. String trimmers are also known as weed whackers or weed eaters.",
  "synonyms": [
    "edge trimmer",
    "line trimmer",
    "strimmer",
    "weed eater",
    "weed whacker",
    "weed whip",
    "whipper snipper"
  ],
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fadenmäher",
    "es": "bordeadora de hilo",
    "fr": "coupe-bordure"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/string-trimmer/"
}