Nip and Prune

Nip

Nip verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
Usage example: I'm just going to nip these hedges, and then I'll be done with the work outside

Prune and nip are semantically related in cut topic. In some cases you can use "Prune" instead a verb "Nip".

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

Prune

Prune verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
Usage example: pruned the dead branches from the old apple tree
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Nip and prune are semantically related in cut topic. Sometimes you can use "Nip" instead a verb "Prune".

Nearby Words: pruned, pruning
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