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mow down

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb mow down has 1 sense
  1. massacre, slaughter, mow down - kill a large number of people indiscriminately; "The Hutus massacred the Tutsis in Rwanda"
    --1 is one way to kill
    Sample sentence:
    They want to mow down the prisoners

Definitions from the Web

mow down

Definition: (verb phrase)

1. To cut down or trim (grass, plants, or crops) with a lawn mower or similar tool.

Example sentence: John spent the entire afternoon mowing down the overgrown grass in his backyard.

2. To cause a large number of casualties or deaths by shooting or driving a vehicle recklessly.

Example sentence: The gunman entered the crowded mall and began mowing down innocent bystanders.

3. (informal) To consume or devour food rapidly and with great enthusiasm.

Example sentence: After the long hike, we mowed down a delicious meal at the local restaurant.

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