Sports Field Maintenance

7 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing a noun as having characteristics of grass, such as being covered in grass or having a texture similar to grass

  • The grassy field was a perfect spot for a picnic.
  • I love laying in the grassy area by the pond.
  • Let's chill in the grassy patch over there.
  • Her mind was like a grassy field, full of fresh ideas and possibilities.

mow

verb to cut down grass or grain with a scythe or a machine

  • The gardener will mow the lawn tomorrow morning.
  • I need to mow the grass before the BBQ this weekend.
  • Let's mow the yard real quick before it gets dark.
  • She had to mow through a stack of paperwork before the deadline.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence; in this case, 'mowed' is the past tense of the verb 'mow', which means to cut down grass or vegetation with a machine or scythe.

  • The gardener mowed the lawn early in the morning.
  • I mowed the grass yesterday, it looks much better now.
  • My brother mowed the yard before the party, it looks dope now.
  • She mowed down the competition with her exceptional skills.

sod

noun a section of grass-covered soil held together by matted roots, typically cut from a larger area for transplanting

verb to cover or provide with sod

  • The sod was carefully laid down to create a pristine lawn.
  • I can't believe how expensive it is to buy sod for the backyard.
  • Let's go hang out on the sod by the park.
  • He felt like a sod, stuck in a job he hated.

noun a device that disperses water in a fine spray to irrigate lawns or gardens

  • The sprinkler system in the building automatically activates in case of a fire.
  • I love running through the sprinkler in the backyard on hot summer days.
  • Let's set up the sprinkler and cool off in the yard.
  • Her laughter was like a sprinkler, spreading joy to everyone around her.

noun a plant that grows in lawns and gardens

  • The gardener carefully removed the cut-throat grass from the flower bed.
  • I hate dealing with cut-throat grass in my yard, it's so annoying to get rid of.
  • I can't stand that cut-throat grass, it's a real pain in the neck.
  • The competition in the business world can be like navigating through a field of cut-throat grass.

noun a small piece of turf or grass that is dug out of the ground, especially by a golf club during a stroke

  • The golfer carefully repaired the divot on the fairway.
  • I accidentally stepped on a divot while walking across the golf course.
  • I hate it when my ball lands in a divot, it messes up my shot.
  • The economic downturn created a divot in the company's profits.