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PRUNING SHEARS Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase pruning shears. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase pruning shears. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PRUNING SHEARS

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clipper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)

• a fast sailing ship used in former times

• shears for cutting grass or shrubbery

• scissors for cutting hair or finger nails

lopper
nounn
noun

• a long-handled pruning saw with a curved blade at the end and sometimes a clipper; used to prune small trees

secateurs
nounn
noun

• small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface

trimmer
nounn
noun

• a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs

• a machine that trims timber

• capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments

• joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.

Best Hypernyms For PRUNING SHEARS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pruning shears, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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equipment shears objects tools

Alternatives for CLIPPER

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