Definitions for: Pruning

[n] the act of trimming a plant
[n] something that has been pruned off of a plant

Webster (1913) Definition: Prun"ing, n.
1. 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, or Pruning knife, cutting instrument used
in pruning trees, etc.

Pruning shears, shears for pruning trees, vines, etc.

See Also: clipping, cutting, trim, trimming