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secateurs

Syllabification: (sec·a·teurs)

Pronunciation: /ˈsekəˌtərz/

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Definition of secateurs

noun

(also a pair of secateurs) chiefly British

a pair of pruning clippers for use with one hand.

Origin:

mid 19th century: plural of French sécateur 'cutter', formed irregularly from Latin secare 'to cut'

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Definition of secateurs in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

sec ³
Sec.
sec.
SECAM
secant
secateurs
Secchi disc
secco
secede
Secernentea
secession

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