zero-turn

English

Etymology

The name involves ellipsis, alluding to having a turning radius of zero.

Pronunciation

Adjective

zero-turn (not comparable)

  1. (of a ride-on lawnmower) Designed to be able to pivot on the spot, instead of having a wide turning radius.
    zero-turn mower

Noun

zero-turn (plural zero-turns)

  2. A zero-turn mower: a ride-on lawnmower designed so that it can pivot on the spot, instead of having a wide turning radius.
    Hypernyms: riding mower < lawnmower < mower < machine
    Coordinate terms: lawn tractor, pushmower
    Commercial lawn care businesses often prefer zero-turns because of their maneuverability and speed.
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