pruner
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- noun
- /ˈpruːnər/
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- For effective gardening, invest in a quality pruner to easily manage the overgrown bushes.
- bypass pruner
- anvil pruner
- hand pruner
They're more like pruners turned into really narrow scissors.
- They're more like pruners turned into really narrow scissors.
Examples
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He decided to buy a new pruner to help him trim the shrubs in his front yard.
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I'll check Home Depot for a branch pruner.
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And, and my pruners are in this pocket.
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Clean and sharpen pruners, shovels, and other metal tools.
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And you're right, oiling the clippers and pruners will really protect the blades.
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I also lightly oil garden tools like the pruners and clippers so they don't rust in the shed over the winter.
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I always seem to misplace my pruners, and when it's time to take down the berry bushes, those bright yellow pruners can be found no matter where you laid them!
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To maintain healthy plants, use a pruner to cut away dead branches and encourage growth.
Synonyms
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A small tool with blades used to cut hair or nails
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A strong pair of hand scissors for cutting small branches and stems
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A long-handled tool with a sharp blade for cutting small tree branches
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A person or tool that cuts threads and trims small plants
A tool with a long handle and a curved blade used to cut small tree branches and shrubs
A handsaw with a narrow blade for cutting tree or bush branches
A small tool with a curved blade for cutting and trimming plants
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Etymology
Pruner also names a tool and shares the root prune (from Latin prunus 'plum'), since gardeners used it for cutting fruit trees. So a pruner is a long-handled cutter for removing small branches.