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chafer

/tʃeɪfər/ noun · British & US
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What does chafer mean?

noun

A beetle of the family Scarabaeidae, especially the common cockchafer or May bug. A tool for turning or levelling soil, typically consisting of a flat, broad blade attached to a long handle.

Example

"The gardener used a chafer to level the soil in the garden bed."

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