'Pruning knife' definitions:

Definition of 'pruning knife'

From: WordNet
noun
A knife with a curved or hooked blade

Definition of 'Pruning knife'

From: GCIDE
  • Pruning \Prun"ing\, n.
  • 1. The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Falconry) That which is cast off by bird in pruning her feathers; leavings. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]
  • Pruning hook, or Pruning knife, cutting instrument used in pruning trees, etc.
  • Pruning shears, shears for pruning trees, vines, etc. [1913 Webster]