Prune ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Prune ( verb )

1. Remove dead, diseased, or overgrown branches from (a tree or shrub).
2. Trim (a plant) by cutting back branches to encourage growth and shape.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french, from latin prunus "plum", from greek proumnos.

Examples:

1. She pruned the rose bushes in her garden.
2. The gardener pruned the apple tree to improve its growth.
3. We need to prune the trees regularly to keep them healthy.
4. I pruned my bonsai tree to give it a more natural shape.
5. The orchardist pruned the branches of the fruit trees to increase yield.

(As a noun)

Prune ( noun )

1. Remove dead, diseased, or overgrown branches from (a tree or shrub).
2. Trim (a plant) by cutting back branches to encourage growth and shape.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french, from latin prunus "plum", from greek proumnos.

Examples:

1. She pruned the rose bushes in her garden.
2. The gardener pruned the apple tree to improve its growth.
3. We need to prune the trees regularly to keep them healthy.
4. I pruned my bonsai tree to give it a more natural shape.
5. The orchardist pruned the branches of the fruit trees to increase yield.