The Meaning of prune

• (v. t.) 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.
• (v. t.) To cut off or cut out, as useless parts.
• (v. t.) To preen; to prepare; to dress.
• (v. i.) To dress; to prink; -used humorously or in contempt.
• (n.) A plum; esp., a dried plum, used in cookery; as, French or Turkish prunes; California prunes.

Synonyms

snip , clip , crop , trim , lop , dress , cut back , cut , rationalize , rationalise

Rhymes

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