Synonyms for

Pruning

Verb / ˈpru:nɪŋ / Another word for pruning — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pruning means to trim or cut back something, especially a tree or a bush, in order to promote growth.

Synonyms & similar words

crop snip dress lop rationalize trim rationalise cutback clip cut prune trimming cutting clipping shearing cropping grooming neatening shaping paring snipping cutback reduction shortening abridgement lopping chopping

Example sentences

  1. I am pruning the dead branches from the tree.
  2. My mom is pruning the rose bushes.
  3. The gardener is pruning the hedges.
  4. We need to prune the trees to keep them healthy.
  5. The farmer is pruning the grapevines.

Quotes

  • A man who has never seen a garden, cannot appreciate the beauty of trees without pruning.
  • Pruning is the art of convincing a plant to give more with less.
  • Pruning is like a haircut, it makes you look good and feel better.

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