2. (Falconry) That which is cast off by bird in pruning her
feathers; leavings. --Beau. & Fl.
[1913 Webster]
{Pruning hook}, or {Pruning knife}, cutting instrument used
in pruning trees, etc.
{Pruning shears}, shears for pruning trees, vines, etc. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
pruning hook — n. a long tool with a hooked blade, or a pair of shears with one hooked blade, for pruning plants … English World dictionary
pruning hook — prun′ing hook n. bot an implement with a hooked blade, used for pruning vines, branches, etc • Etymology: 1605–15 … From formal English to slang
pruning hook — /ˈprunɪŋ hʊk/ (say proohning hook) noun an implement with a hooked blade, used for pruning vines, etc …
pruning 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 ( … Useful english dictionary
pruning hook — noun Date: 1611 a pole bearing a curved blade for pruning plants … New Collegiate Dictionary
pruning hook — an implement with a hooked blade, used for pruning vines, branches, etc. [1605 15] * * * … Universalium
pruning hook — noun (C) a knife that is shaped like a hook and is usually on a long pole, used for cutting branches off trees … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
pruning hook — long handled tool used for trimming trees and tall bushes … English contemporary dictionary
pruning-hook — … Useful english dictionary
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 instrument … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
