About The Word Pruning
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Pruning
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What's The Definition Of Pruning?
[n] the act of trimming a plant
[n] something that has been pruned off of a plant Synonyms | Synonyms for Pruning: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pruning: See Also | clipping | cutting | trim | trimming Pruning In Webster's Dictionary \Prun"ing\, n.
1. The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous.
2. (Falconry) That which is cast off by bird in pruning her
feathers; leavings. --Beau. & Fl.
{Pruning hook}, or {Pruning knife}, cutting instrument used
in pruning trees, etc.
{Pruning shears}, shears for pruning trees, vines, etc.
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