secateurs
nounUK /ˌsekəˈtɜːz/
US /ˈsekətərz/
Secateurs are a special pair of scissors used for cutting plants and branches.
She used secateurs to trim the rose bushes in the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tool with two curved blades joined by a pivot, used by gardeners for light pruning.
The gardener sharpened his secateurs before cutting the vines.
3. Any small handheld cutting tool with a scissor-like action used in horticulture.
Keep the secateurs clean so the plants stay healthy.
4. A pair of bypass or anvil cutters designed for stems and thin twigs.
These secateurs are perfect for cutting thin twigs.