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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Pruning

/pro͞on'-ĭng/ · Prun·ing · IPA /ˈpɹuːnɪŋ/
01 n. The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous.
  1. 1.
    The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous.
  2. 2.
    That which is cast off by bird in pruning her feathers; leavings.(Falconry)
Phrases & compounds
Pruning hook — cutting instrument used in pruning trees, etc.
Pruning shears — shears for pruning trees, vines, etc.