Definition of prune

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Prune (v. t.) To lop or cut off the superfluous parts, branches, or shoots of; to clear of useless material; to shape or smooth by trimming; to trim: as, to prune trees; to prune an essay..

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Shrub :: Shrub (v. t.) To lop; to prune.
Pruner :: Pruner (n.) Any one of several species of beetles whose larvae gnaw the branches of trees so as to cause them to fall, especially the American oak pruner (Asemum moestum), whose larva eats the pith of oak branches, and when mature gnaws a circular furrow on the inside nearly to the bark. When the branches fall each contains a pupa..
Vinedresser :: Vinedresser (n.) One who cultivates, prunes, or cares for, grapevines; a laborer in a vineyard..
Prunella :: Prunella (n.) Angina, or angina pectoris..
Pruned :: Pruned (imp. & p. p.) of Prun.
Shred :: Shred (n.) To lop; to prune; to trim.
Pruner :: Pruner (n.) One who prunes, or removes, what is superfluous..
Prune :: Prune (v. t.) To cut off or cut out, as useless parts..
Prunello :: Prunello (n.) A smooth woolen stuff, generally black, used for making shoes; a kind of lasting; -- formerly used also for clergymen's gowns..
Reprune :: Reprune (v. t.) To prune again or anew.
Prime :: Prime (a.) To trim or prune, as trees..
Snathe :: Snathe (v. t.) To lop; to prune.
Proin :: Proin (v. t.) To lop; to trim; to prune; to adorn.
Knife :: Knife (v. t.) To prune with the knife.
Razee :: Razee (v. t.) To cut down to a less number of decks, and thus to an inferior rate or class, as a ship; hence, to prune or abridge by cutting off or retrenching parts; as, to razee a book, or an article..
Cockaleekie :: Cockaleekie (n.) A favorite soup in Scotland, made from a capon highly seasoned, and boiled with leeks and prunes..
Prune :: Prune (v. t.) To lop or cut off the superfluous parts, branches, or shoots of; to clear of useless material; to shape or smooth by trimming; to trim: as, to prune trees; to prune an essay..
Prunella :: Prunella (n.) Thrush.
Prunella :: Prunella (n.) Alt. of Prunell.
Amputate :: Amputate (v. t.) To prune or lop off, as branches or tendrils..
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