Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. cutting equipment
8. cutting tools

Narrower term/s

• hedge clippers (clippers) [NP]
• nail clippers [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

General term for a variety of mechanical devices for clipping or cutting, having two sharp edges that meet. For scissors-like implements with crossing blades, prefer "scissors" or "shears," although usage may overlap with "clippers."