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garry

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡæɹi// gar·ry

n. a garden tool with a long handle and a metal hook at the end. You use it to pull out weeds or move soil around.

n. a long-handled gardening implement featuring a metal hook or pronged end, primarily used for weeding or soil cultivation.


SIMPLE

He used a garry to pull the weeds from the flower bed.

CONTEXTUAL

The gardener reached for his garry to clear the stubborn roots growing between the paving stones.

COMPLEX

While modern power tools have replaced many manual implements, the traditional garry remains an essential instrument for precise weeding in delicate perennial borders.

Usage

A regional or specialized term; often used in specific agricultural or horticultural contexts.

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