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cm0002@lemmy.world to Ask@piefed.social · 3 months ago

They are officially known as string trimmers. Where are you geographically and what do you call them?

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They are officially known as string trimmers. Where are you geographically and what do you call them?

cm0002@lemmy.world to Ask@piefed.social · 3 months ago
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Original question by @curiousaur@reddthat.com

I grew up in California near the bay area calling them weed whackers.

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    3 months ago

    In western Canada we either call them weed whackers or whipper snippers.

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      3 months ago

      I’ve heard weed eater, as well.

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