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dethatcher

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A device for dethatching, similar to a lawnmower but with vertical rotating blades.

Examples

“You can also rent⟳ a power dethatcher from a tool rental company. Have⟳ them teach⟳ you how to start⟳ and run⟳ the dethatcher; most are operated much like⟳ a lawn mower.”
“The dethatcher has blades that cut⟳ perpendicular to the lawn, thereby removing the dead debris called thatch, which can easily build⟳ up in a lawn.”
“While you can remove⟳ thatch from small areas with a metal garden rake or hand cultivator, you ought to rent⟳ a dethatcher for working over large areas of grass.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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