mowed

Mowed is the past tense and past participle of mow, a verb meaning to cut down or trim vegetation with a blade or machine. The action is commonly used for grass, grain, or other growing plants and can be performed by hand tools or powered equipment.

In lawn care, mowing maintains turf height, improves appearance, and helps prevent thatch buildup. In agriculture, mowing is a preparatory step for haymaking or harvest, often followed by drying or baling. The timing and frequency of mowing affect yield, regrowth, and plant health.

Equipment ranges from hand tools such as a scythe or sickle to machines including reel mowers, rotary mowers, and modern mowing machines driven by gasoline or electricity. Patterns such as straight passes, swaths, or windrows are chosen for efficiency and drying in haymaking.

Etymology and usage: mow is of Germanic origin; mowed and mown are standard forms, with 'mowed' common in American English and 'mown' more typical in British English for the past participle. Safety and environmental considerations are relevant, as mowing can produce debris and emissions and influence habitat for small wildlife.