pruner
nounUK /ˈpruːnə/
US /ˈpruːnər/
A person or tool that cuts small branches off plants.
The gardener used a pruner to trim the rose bushes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tool with two handles and sharp blades used for cutting branches.
She grabbed the pruner from the shed to cut the thick stems.
3. A person whose job is to cut back trees and shrubs.
The pruner came early to shape the orchard trees.
4. A machine or device that removes unwanted parts automatically.
The software pruner deleted old files to save space.