pruning-hook
1Pruning hook — 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… …
2pruning hook — n. a long tool with a hooked blade, or a pair of shears with one hooked blade, for pruning plants …
3pruning hook — prun′ing hook n. bot an implement with a hooked blade, used for pruning vines, branches, etc • Etymology: 1605–15 …
4pruning hook — /ˈprunɪŋ hʊk/ (say proohning hook) noun an implement with a hooked blade, used for pruning vines, etc …
5pruning hook — noun a long handled pruning saw with a curved blade at the end and sometimes a clipper; used to prune small trees • Syn: ↑pruner, ↑lopper • Derivationally related forms: ↑lop (for: ↑lopper), ↑prune ( …
6pruning hook — noun Date: 1611 a pole bearing a curved blade for pruning plants …
7pruning hook — an implement with a hooked blade, used for pruning vines, branches, etc. [1605 15] * * * …
8pruning hook — noun (C) a knife that is shaped like a hook and is usually on a long pole, used for cutting branches off trees …
9pruning hook — long handled tool used for trimming trees and tall bushes …
10pruning-hook — …
