'Pruning shears' definitions:
Definition of 'pruning shears'
(from WordNet)
noun
Shears with strong blades used for light pruning of woody plants
Definition of 'Pruning shears'
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]