tondeō — meaning in English
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English meaning
- browse verb To look through something casually, without a specific goal in mind.
- mow verb To cut grass or crops close to the ground.
- reap verb To cut and gather a crop, especially grain.
- shave verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
- shear verb To cut the wool off a sheep or similar animal.
Senses
tondeō is used for these senses in English:
- browse (intransitive, of an animal) To move about while eating parts of plants, especially plants other than pasture, such as shrubs or trees.
- mow (transitive) To cut down grass or crops.
- reap (transitive) To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine
- shave (intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.
browse — full definition
- verb To look through something casually, without a specific goal in mind.
- verb Of an animal, to feed on leaves, shoots, or shrubs.
mow — full definition
- verb To cut grass or crops close to the ground.
- verb To kill or knock down in large numbers, often violently (usually as "mow down").