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pruner

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[proon-er] / ˈprun ər /

noun

pruners plural
  1. a person or thing that prunes.

  2. any of various tools used for pruning.


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Corona Tools, a Corona, Calif., business for nearly 100 years, introduced its pocket pruner last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

Then use a hand pruner for small jobs or a string trimmer or hedge clipper for larger plantings.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Her mother works as a gardener and pruner in the Washington area.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2018

"He was nice but he was depressed," said Eugene Hernandez, a tree pruner staying at the shelter.

From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2015

I prune my trees in June when they are large, so as to let in light and sun; I use a tree pruner; think it pays.

From The Apple by Various

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