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pruning
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈpɔdɐ/po·da
Definition
1The act or process of cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems from a plant to encourage growth.
Usage examples
“Pruning the apple trees in winter improves fruit production.”
“Regular pruning keeps the hedge neat and healthy.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
tree pruningwinter pruningpruning seasonpruning shears