prune
verb
1. cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Similar word(s): clip, crop, dress, lop, snip, trim
Definition categories: contact
2. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Similar word(s): cut, rationalise, rationalize
Definition categories: change, eliminate, extinguish
Sentences with prune as a verb:
- A good grape grower will prune the vines once a year.
- to prune a budget, or an essay