noun
- plural of budder; people or things that bud or produce buds
- plural of budder; tools or devices used for budding (a grafting technique)
Usage: informal; chiefly botanical or horticultural context
Usage: technical; horticultural
Examples
- The early budders in the garden were the first signs of spring.
- Gardeners use budders to graft new varieties onto rootstock.
- These apple trees are reliable budders, producing flowers every year.
- The nursery workers sharpened their budders before the grafting season began.