English · Phrasal verb Attested

mow down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cut down, especially in large numbers.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cắt giảm, đặc biệt là với số lượng lớn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Our forecast calls for a return of summery weather in the 80s this weekend, so we actually can get out and mow down those weeds without having to inhale clouds of dust.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To kill or slaughter, or to injure by knocking down, especially in large numbers and in a ruthless manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giết hoặc tàn sát, hoặc làm bị thương bằng cách hất văng, đặc biệt là với số lượng lớn và một cách tàn bạo

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mow down” mean?

To cut down, especially in large numbers.

Is “mow down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.