Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Pruning.
Pruning - as a noun
Something that has been pruned off of a plant
The act of trimming a plant
Pruning - as a verb
To become wrinkled like a dried plum, as the fingers and toes do when kept submerged in water.
To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive.
Example: "A good grape grower will prune the vines once a year."
To cut down or shorten (by the removal of unnecessary material).
Example: "To prune a budget, or an essay"
To remove unnecessary branches from a tree data structure.
To preen; to prepare; to dress.
Example Sentences
"The gardener used pruning to remove dead branches from the rosebush."
"Proper pruning can help increase fruit production in grapevines."
"The arborist demonstrated the correct technique for pruning a young sapling."
"Regular pruning of shrubs and hedges promotes dense growth."
"The vineyard owner hired a team of experts to handle grapevine pruning."
Word Game Points
Is PRUNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pruning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRUNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PRUNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pruning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRUNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PRUNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pruning is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRUNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
