pruning shears

noun

US
: a garden tool that is used for cutting off the branches of trees and bushes
a pair of pruning shears

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Sterilize your sharp pruning shears or secateurs to prevent the spread of pests or diseases. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026 Use clean pruning shears to make your cuts, then put your fresh-cut stems immediately in a bucket of water. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 Using pruning shears, cut the stems just above the leaf node, or where the stem meets the main branch. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 Clean and disinfect your pruning shears between working on each plant by dipping them into a dilute 10% solution of chlorine bleach water or rubbing alcohol. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pruning shears

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“Pruning shears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pruning%20shears. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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