prune


Definition: Meaning of, prune in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pruːn /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
prune pruned pruned
Present Participle Third Person Singular
pruning prunes
[transitive]
  1. also prune something ↔ back to cut off some of the branches of a tree or bush to make it grow better
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  2. especially British English to make something smaller by removing parts that you do not need or want
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Singular Plural
prune prunes
[countable]
  1. a dried PLUM, often cooked before it is eaten
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prune used in phrases

  • prune cake (noun)
    1. moist cake containing prunes that have been made into a puree
  • prune whip (noun)
    1. dessert made of prune puree and whipped cream
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