pruner

/ˈpruːnər/
noun
  1. A tool used for cutting off branches or stems from plants, typically having two short blades or a blade and a hook.
    • I bought a new pruner with ergonomic handles to make trimming easier.
    • She used a sharp pruner to trim the rose bushes in the garden.
    • The gardener reached for his pruner to cut back the overgrown vines.
  2. A person who prunes plants, especially as a job or hobby.
    • The vineyard hired an experienced pruner to shape the grapevines for the season.
    • As a skilled pruner, he knew exactly which branches to remove to help the tree grow.
    • The pruner worked carefully to avoid damaging the young fruit trees.