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pruning

 

[ หˆpruหnษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

tree care

Trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth.

Synonyms

clip, cut back, trim

Examples of usage

  • Pruning roses in the spring will help promote new growth.
  • It's important to regularly prune fruit trees to maintain their health and productivity.
Context #2 | Noun

gardening

The act of cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems from a tree, shrub, or bush.

Synonyms

cutting, shaping, trimming

Examples of usage

  • Heavy pruning may be necessary to rejuvenate an overgrown plant.
  • Proper pruning techniques can enhance the overall appearance of the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "pruning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคเคŸเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beschneiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemangkasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ั–ะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przycinanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ชๅฎš (ใ›ใ‚“ใฆใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlagage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท budama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ง€์น˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุฐูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proล™ezรกvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rez

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฎๅ‰ช (xiลซjiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrezovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klipping

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poda

Etymology

The word 'pruning' originated from the Old French word 'pruner' which means 'to prune, cut'. The practice of pruning has been a common gardening technique for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Egyptians. Pruning is essential for maintaining the health and appearance of trees, shrubs, and plants, and is often done seasonally to promote growth and productivity.

See also: prune, pruner, pruners, prunings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,662, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.