secateurs

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkətərz/

Definition

Strong, scissor-like hand tools designed for pruning small branches, twigs, and stems of plants.

Examples

• Use a pair of clean secateurs to prune the dead wood from your lavender plants.

• I need to sharpen my secateurs before I start working on the hedges this weekend.

• She kept a pair of secateurs in her apron pocket while she worked in the greenhouse.

Synonyms of secateurs

Words with a similar meaning to secateurs:

• pruners
• pruning shears
• clippers

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