'Pruning' definitions:
Definition of 'pruning'
From: WordNet
noun
Something that has been pruned off of a plant
noun
The act of trimming a plant
Definition of 'Pruning'
From: GCIDE
- Prune \Prune\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pruned; p. pr. & vb. n. Pruning.] [OE. proine, probably fr. F. provigner to lay down vine stocks for propagation; hence, probably, the meaning, to cut away superfluous shoots. See Provine.]
- 1. 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. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]
- Taking into consideration how they [laws] are to be pruned and reformed. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
- Our delightful task To prune these growing plants, and tend these flowers. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To cut off or cut out, as useless parts. [1913 Webster]
- Horace will our superfluous branches prune. --Waller. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To preen; to prepare; to dress. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- His royal bird Prunes the immortal wing and cloys his beak. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Pruning'
From: GCIDE
- Pruning \Prun"ing\, n.
- 1. The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Falconry) That which is cast off by bird in pruning her feathers; leavings. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]
- Pruning hook, or Pruning knife, cutting instrument used in pruning trees, etc.
- Pruning shears, shears for pruning trees, vines, etc. [1913 Webster]