Pruning

created by Webster 1913

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:19:58

Prun"ing (?), n.

The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous.

2. Falconry

That which is cast off by bird in pruning her feathers; leavings.

Beau. & Fl.

Pruning hook, ∨ Pruning knife, cutting instrument used in pruning trees, etc. -- Pruning shears, shears for pruning trees, vines, etc.

pruning shears	houseplants	woodchipper	Nyssa Sylvatica ‘Sheri's Cloud’
Forest Garden	Pyracantha	Trimming	miniature roses
The Dragon's Retort	Deadhead	Dad	leaves
John Carmack	prime number	Forswat	William H. Rehnquist
Yucca	bonsai	Alpha-Beta pruning	Billy Childish
prune	A* algorithm	Averruncator	tree surgeon

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