Pruning (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of trimming a plant.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• Pruning the dead branches from the tree helped to promote healthy growth and prevent disease.
• The gardener spent hours pruning the roses to maintain their shape and encourage blooming.
• Pruning is an essential part of caring for a bonsai tree, requiring patience and precision.
• The act of pruning can be therapeutic, allowing one to connect with nature and relax.
• Regular pruning of the hedges helped to keep them neat and tidy, framing the garden perfectly.

Hypernyms

• Trimming
• Clipping

Related Words

• Prune (verb)

Meaning ²

Something that has been pruned off of a plant.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

• Dead branches and pruning scattered across the garden path after a storm.
• The gardener collected the pruning from the hedge clippings and added them to the compost heap.
• The pruning from the roses would make a perfect base for a floral wreath.
• The gardener carefully disposed of the pruning to prevent the spread of disease to other plants.
• The heap of pruning beside the garden shed was getting out of hand and needed to be burned.