pruning
nounfeminine/ˈpɔdɐ/medium
po·da
Definition
The act or process of cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems from a plant to encourage growth.
Pruning the apple trees in winter improves fruit production.
Regular pruning keeps the hedge neat and healthy.
Common collocations
tree pruningwinter pruningpruning seasonpruning shears
Etymology
Do latim 'putare'.