Definition of Prune
Prune
Pru·ne
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To cut or remove parts of something, especially to improve its shape or growth.
e.g. The gardener will prune the roses to encourage new blooms.
(verb)
to cut away or trim overgrown or dead branches/stems from a plant in order to improve its shape and/or to encourage more fruitful growth;
e.g. I plan to prune the bushes in front of my house this evening.
(verb)
to remove the unwanted, unnecessary, and/or redundant parts from something, often in order to reduce its size or extent;
e.g. The editor asked him to prune the article because it was too long to publish.
(noun)
in informal and derogatory usage, a person who is disagreeable and unpleasant;
e.g. He was a nasty old prune who was rude to everyone.
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