pruning shears

Definitions of pruning shears
  1. noun
    shears with strong blades used for light pruning of woody plants
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    types:
    secateurs
    small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface
    type of:
    shears
    large scissors with strong blades
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