# Garry

/ˈɡæɹi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/garry
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

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

## Examples

- He used a garry to pull the weeds from the flower bed.
- The gardener reached for his garry to clear the stubborn roots growing between the paving stones.
- While modern power tools have replaced many manual implements, the traditional garry remains an essential instrument for precise weeding in delicate perennial borders.

## Usage notes

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

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