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Gardening and farming tools and machines

flail

noun

a farm tool consisting of a long stick with a smaller stick that swings from it at the end, used for hitting grain to break it apart

fork

noun

a garden tool used for breaking up the earth that consists of a long handle with three or four sharp metal points on the end

hoe

noun

a tool with a long handle used for turning over the soil in a garden

hose

noun

a very long tube for carrying water to a garden or a fire

hosepipe

noun

a hose, especially one used in a garden

lawnmower

noun

a machine used for cutting grass

mower

noun

a machine used for cutting grass

panga

noun

a tool for cutting grass and sticks, consisting of a handle and a long wide blade

rake

noun

a tool for making soil level and removing leaves from the ground, consisting of a long handle with sharp separated points on one end that the soil etc is caught in

scythe

noun

a tool used for cutting long grass or grain, consisting of a wooden handle and a long curved metal blade

secateurs

noun

a garden tool similar to a strong pair of scissors used for cutting plants

shears

noun

a tool like a very large pair of scissors that is used for cutting grass or bushes

shovel

noun

a tool used for lifting and moving something such as snow or soil. It consists of a long handle with a curved metal end.

sickle

noun

a tool for cutting down grass and tall plants, consisting of a long curved blade and a handle

spade

noun

a tool used for digging that consists of a handle and a flat metal part that you push into the earth with your foot

sprinkler

noun

a piece of equipment used for automatically sprinkling water on plants or grass in a garden

Strimmer

a tool for cutting grass. It has a long wire that spins very fast.

trowel

noun

a small tool with a curved blade that is used in gardens for digging small holes or digging plants out of the ground

watering can

noun

a container used for pouring water on plants, with a handle and a long spout

hypnobirthing

the process of giving birth to a baby using hypnosis techniques …

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