pruning saw
- noun
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- Speaking of waste, I was informed by a hardware person where I live that we can no longer buy replacement blades for our 14" pruning saws.
- pruning saw about 2 inches
Examples
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Then I got out my pruning saw and cut the trunks off at ground level.
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So what I want to do is come in with my pruning saw and remove it because all it's doing is blocking light from this tree.
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A pruning saw is essential for trimming the overgrown branches in my garden.
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Using a pruning saw makes it easy to shape the bushes into beautiful forms.
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With a pruning saw, I can effectively remove large branches to encourage healthy growth.
Synonyms
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1.0
A tool with a thin toothed blade used to cut wood or other materials
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2.3
A tool you hold in one hand to cut wood
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2.1
A saw used with one hand to cut wood
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Morphology
The meaning 'a saw designed for pruning' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'prune' (to trim plant branches) with 'saw' (a cutting tool); the compound denotes a tool for that specific activity. This activity+tool noun compounding is common in English and other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Pruning saw is a narrow saw used for pruning, which means cutting small 'branches' to help a plant grow. So the name links the action 'prune' with the tool 'saw' and shows this saw is made for keeping trees and bushes healthy.