Prune Synonyms

pro͝on

Synonyms for Prune

To cut or trim away (the rind, skin, covering, rough surface, etc.) of (anything); peel

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Thin means in a slender or narrow way.

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To shorten the tail of by cutting

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To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.

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(Intransitive with on) To reduce consumption.

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To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of

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To cut a slit or slits in, especially so as to reveal an underlying color:

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To shorten (a number) by dropping one or more digits after the decimal point.

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To cut or scrape into thin slices; shred:

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To remove (the hair, wool, etc.) by cutting or clipping

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To remove by or as by such cutting

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(Nautical) To modify the angle of a vessel's sails relative to the wind, especially to set the sails to the most advantageous angle.

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To structure something along modern, efficient and systematic lines, or according to scientific principles.

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To decorate or adorn:

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To remove by or as by cutting off

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To fasten with a clip or clips

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To grow or harvest as a crop

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(UK spelling) Alternative spelling of rationalize.

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To bring down by cutting.

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Words Related to Prune

re-potting

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To cause to become greater in size, amount, degree, etc.; add to; augment

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re-pot

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strim

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(Slang) To write.

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