Pruning

Pruning
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]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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