Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

edger

noun
/ˈɛdʒər/
Definition
A tool or machine used for trimming or shaping the edges of surfaces, primarily in gardening and landscaping.
Examples
  • She used an edger to create a sharp separation between the garden bed and the lawn.
  • The landscape crew finished the project by edging the flower beds with a mechanical edger.
  • With an edger, you can achieve professional-looking results in your gardening efforts.
Meaning
An edger is a tool that helps create clean, defined edges in lawns and gardens, differentiating areas such as lawns from walkways, flower beds, and driveways.
Synonyms
  • trimmer
  • landscape edger
  • border cutter