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Definition of pruner

pruner

/ˈpruːnər/
prun · er
Plural:pruners
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• noun

1

A handheld or pole-mounted cutting tool, such as a pair of heavy-duty shears or a pruning knife, used for trimming branches, stems, and foliage from trees and shrubs.

Example

"She used a long-handled pole pruner to reach the dead branches near the top of the apple tree."

2

A person whose occupation or task is to trim and cut back overgrown or dead branches from trees, vines, and shrubs.

Example

"The vineyard hired experienced pruners in late winter to prepare the grapevines for the upcoming growing season."

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prunable
prune
prunella
pruner
pruney
prunus
pruny

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pruner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pruner
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