pruning

🇺🇸 /ˈpruːnɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpruːnɪŋ/
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noun
R

The process of cutting off some branches from a plant to help it grow better.

It's time to do some pruning in the garden to keep the plants healthy.

R

The act of removing parts of something to make it smaller or more efficient.

We need to do some pruning in the company to reduce unnecessary expenses.

translation

n. The process of cutting off some branches from a plant to help it grow better.; The act of removing parts of something to make it smaller or more efficient.

Word Forms

Plural prunes