Pruners: meaning, definitions and examples

Used for general gardening tasks including trimming and pruning small branches and plants. Suitable for home gardeners and beginners.

• She used pruners to trim the dead roses in her garden
• He bought a new pair of pruners for maintaining his shrubs

A British term for pruners, commonly used in the UK. Best for precise cutting and shaping of plants.

• In her toolbox, she always kept a pair of secateurs
• The gardener recommended secateurs for the delicate job

Larger than pruners, suitable for cutting thicker branches and hedges. Often used for heavy-duty gardening tasks.

• He needed shears to cut back the overgrown hedge
• The garden shears were very effective on the thick branches

These are often used interchangeably with pruners but can also refer to tools used for trimming hair or nails. In the gardening context, they refer to tools for cutting plants.

• The old clippers couldn’t handle the thick branches
• She carried a pair of clippers to trim the bushes