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They are officially known as string trimmers. Where are you geographically and what do you call them? (lemmy.world)
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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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[โ€“] Skyline969@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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

[โ€“] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

I've heard weed eater, as well.