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Definition of secateurs

secateurs

/ˌsɛk.əˈtɜːrz/
sec · a · teurs
Plural:secateurs
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• noun

1

British A pair of pruning clippers for use with one hand, featuring strong, short blades used for cutting small branches or stems.

Example

"She used a sharp pair of secateurs to deadhead the roses and trim back the overgrown vines."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The word is a plurale tantum (always in plural form) and requires the phrase 'a pair of' when counting. It is primarily used in British and Commonwealth English, whereas American English strongly favors 'pruners' or 'pruning shears'.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from French 'sécateur' (with the plural '-s' added), which was coined from the Latin root 'secare' meaning 'to cut'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Secateurs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/secateurs
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