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prune

prune

Meaning of prune

cut branches to shape

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British English/ˈpruːn/
American English/ˈprun/
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prune with German translation

prune usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

It's time to prune the hedges to keep a neat shape.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

He learned how to prune fruit trees without damaging them.

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prune belongs to the topic "Plant Care". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

prunebeschneiden
flowerBlume
grassGras
roseRose
beansBohne
peasErbse
bright lighthelles Licht

prune synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between prune / trim / lop / clip / thin out / cut off

T
🇬🇧English
trim

make small cuts to tidy or shape, often cosmetic

B1Very Often

Trim the hedge to keep it neat.

L
🇬🇧English
lop

remove large branches, heavy cutting often with loppers; rougher than pruning

B2Rarely

Lop the large lower branches to let more light in.

C
🇬🇧English
clip

make small, neat cuts; often used for hedges or decorative shaping

B1Often

Clip the boxwood into neat shapes.

🇬🇧English

remove some branches or shoots to reduce density and improve airflow/light

B2Often

Thin out the crowded branches to prevent disease.

🇬🇧English

remove a part by cutting; can be abrupt and applied to a branch or stem

B1Often

Cut off the dead branch close to the trunk.

S
🇬🇧English
shear

cut with shears in broad, uniform strokes; commonly used for hedges

B2Often

Shear the hedge once every summer to maintain its shape.

🇬🇧English

remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms; specific to flowers rather than branches

B2Rarely

Deadhead the petunias to keep them flowering all summer.

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How to pronounce prune and what this word means

prune means prune. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce prune

/ˈpruːn/

prune translation

prune

prune examples

It's time to prune the hedges to keep a neat shape.

prune transcription

/ˈpruːn/, /ˈprun/

Questions about this word

prune meaning: what does it mean?

cut branches to shape

prune pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

prune is pronounced as /ˈpruːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

prune definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

It's time to prune the hedges to keep a neat shape. Translation: Пора обрезать живую изгородь, чтобы сохранить аккуратную форму.

Is prune part of Trees vocabulary?

Yes, prune can be learned in the Trees topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is prune part of Houseplants vocabulary?

Yes, prune can be learned in the Houseplants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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