CEFR C1

bill hook

noun phrase

Meaning

A cutting tool with a hooked blade, typically used for pruning hedges, clearing undergrowth, and other agricultural or woodland tasks where a strong, curved cut is needed.

Examples

The gardener sharpened his bill hook before tackling the dense thicket at the edge of the field.
With a few swift swings of the bill hook, he managed to cut through the thick vines.

Synonyms: pruning hook, brush hook, hedging bill

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bill hook (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈbɪl hʊk

Definition

A cutting tool with a hooked blade, typically used for pruning hedges, clearing undergrowth, and other agricultural or woodland tasks where a strong, curved cut is needed.

Examples

The gardener sharpened his bill hook before tackling the dense thicket at the edge of the field.
With a few swift swings of the bill hook, he managed to cut through the thick vines.
She learned how to safely handle a bill hook during her forestry training course.

How to Use bill hook

use a bill hook (collocation): To employ the tool for its intended purpose. — "He had to use a bill hook to clear the dense undergrowth."
wield a bill hook (collocation): To handle or use the bill hook, often with skill or force. — "The experienced woodsman could wield a bill hook with surprising precision."
sharpen a bill hook (collocation): To make the blade of the tool keen for cutting. — "It's important to sharpen a bill hook regularly for effective and safe use."

Synonyms of bill hook

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