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pruning shears
noun
A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for gardening
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230; participants should bring pruning shears.
They used shovels and pruning shears.
See the way the handle on those pruning shears matches her gardening clogs?
I keep pruning shears handy to cut back any lanky or damaged roots.
A few workers also had the cost of pruning shears unlawfully deducted from their wages.
"Their garage, like every other, contains shovels and pruning shears and a sled," Ms. Lahiri writes.
And in my hand will be a super-sharp pair of pruning shears.
With that in mind, Mr. Logan and I took out our pruning shears and began.
Woody stems are split several inches with pruning shears, then soaked in hot water.
Another special form, pruning shears, are designed for trimming shrubs and trees.
Although overly long (I do wish editors would take out their pruning shears occasionally), this is an entertaining read.
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