Pruning
Pronunciation: /ˈpruːn/
Pruning (verb)
- to cut branches or leaves from a plant to help it grow better.
- to remove parts that are not needed to make something more effective.
Examples
- She prunes the roses every spring.
- Gardeners prune the hedges to keep them neat.
Common collocations: prune the bushes, prune regularly, prune carefully, prune the list, prune excess
Pruning (noun)
- a dried fruit made from a plum, often eaten as a snack.
Examples
- Prunes are often used in baking.
- She added prunes to the stew for sweetness.