secateurs

sec·a·teurs

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sek-uh-ter, -tur]
- /ˈsɛk ə tər, -ˌtɜr/
- /ˌsek.əˈtɜːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-uh-ter, -tur]
- /ˈsɛk ə tər, -ˌtɜr/

Definitions of secateurs word

noun secateurs scissors or shears, especially pruning shears. 1
noun plural secateurs gardening tool: shears 1
noun plural secateurs Secateurs are a gardening tool that look like a pair of strong, heavy scissors. Secateurs are used for cutting the stems of plants. 0
noun plural secateurs a small pair of shears for pruning, having a pair of pivoted handles, sprung so that they are normally open, and usually a single cutting blade that closes against a flat surface 0
noun plural secateurs shears used for pruning 0

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Origin of secateurs

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < French < Latin sec(āre) to cut (see secant) + French -ateurs (plural) < Latin -ātor -ator

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Parts of speech for Secateurs

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secateurs popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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