Landscaping Tools

noun a long, straight metal bar used for prying, lifting, or moving heavy objects

• The construction worker used a pinch bar to pry open the heavy crate.
• Hey, can you pass me that pinch bar so I can open this box?
• I always keep a pinch bar in my toolbox for when I need to jimmy something open.
• Sometimes it feels like life is throwing obstacles at you, but you just have to use a pinch bar to overcome them.

noun a tool with a handle and a broad scoop or blade for digging and moving material such as dirt, coal, snow, or grain

• The gardener used a shovel to dig up the soil for planting.
• Can you pass me that shovel so I can start digging?
• I'll grab the shovel and we can bury this problem once and for all.
• She had to shovel through piles of paperwork to find the right document.

noun a flexible ruler used for measuring length, typically made of a thin strip of metal, cloth, or plastic

• The tailor used a tape measure to take precise measurements for the custom suit.
• Can you pass me the tape measure so I can see if this couch will fit through the door?
• I always keep a tape measure in my toolbox for quick fixes around the house.
• She used her intelligence as a tape measure to gauge the situation before making a decision.

noun a substance or chemical used to kill unwanted plants or weeds

• The gardeners applied weed killer to the lawn to prevent unwanted plants from growing.
• I need to grab some weed killer from the store before tackling the backyard.
• I sprayed some weed killer on those pesky dandelions in the yard.
• Sometimes we need to use weed killer to get rid of toxic relationships in our lives.

noun a long, flat wooden or metal strip that is marked in units of length and is used for measuring

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• The yardstick is used as a standard measurement tool in the construction industry.
• Hey, can you pass me that yardstick so I can measure this table?
• I can't believe he actually used a yardstick to measure his height, what a nerd!
• In business, customer satisfaction is often used as a yardstick to measure success.

noun Fernco is a brand name for a type of flexible coupling used in plumbing and drainage systems.

• The Fernco coupling is designed to provide a leak-proof seal between two pipes.
• I used a Fernco to fix the leak in my plumbing.
• I grabbed a Fernco and fixed that pipe real quick.
• The Fernco acted as a bridge between the two conflicting parties, sealing their differences.

noun the front part of a washing machine that holds the clothes

• The construction company invested in a new front loader to help with moving heavy materials.
• Hey, can you use the front loader to clear out that pile of dirt?
• I'll hop on the front loader and get this job done in no time.
• She's like a front loader, always taking on heavy tasks without hesitation.

noun a made-up word that does not have a specific definition

• The farmer used a twitchfork to handle the hay bales with precision.
• I saw Billy using a twitchfork to poke at the ground in the backyard.
• Hey, pass me that twitchfork so I can stir the pot of soup.
• Her words felt like a twitchfork, poking at my emotions.

noun a device used to aerate soil by removing small cores from the ground

• The golf course superintendent used an aerifier to improve the soil quality of the greens.
• I borrowed my neighbor's aerifier to aerate my lawn last weekend.
• I'm thinking of renting an aerifier to give my yard a little breathing room.
• Learning to meditate is like using an aerifier for your mind, allowing thoughts to flow freely.