pruning shears

noun

US

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

a pair of pruning shears

Examples of pruning shears in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even all the way down in South Florida, plants long dismissed as parasites could turn out to offer benefits to their hosts, and prompt parks and gardeners to rethink when to reach for pruning shears and weedkillers. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

For best results, always use a clean pair of pruning shears or scissors to deadhead any flower. — The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026

When your pruning job is too big for hand pruners, these electric pruning shears are a game-changer. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 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

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