Pruning \Prun"ing\, n.
1. The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous.
2. (Falconry) That which is cast off by bird in pruning her
feathers; leavings. --Beau. & Fl.
{Pruning hook}, or {Pruning knife}, cutting instrument used
in pruning trees, etc.
{Pruning shears}, shears for pruning trees, vines, etc.
pruning shears
n : shears with strong blades used for light pruning of woody
plants