pruner
/ˈpruːnər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.