Small pruning shears (9)

I believe the answer is:

secateurs

'small pruning shears' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for secateurs that I've seen before include "Clippers used for pruning plants" , "Gardener's tool" , "They make cuts" , "Small pruning shears" , "Pruning tool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and The Mirror.

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