Pruning and Trimming

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Pruning noun - The act of trimming a plant.

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Trimming is a synonym for pruning. In some cases you can use "Trimming" instead a noun "Pruning".

Nearby Words: prune, pruned

Trimming noun - Failure to win a contest.

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Pruning is a synonym for trimming in shearing topic. You can use "Pruning" instead a noun "Trimming".

Nearby Words: trim, trimmed, trimmer

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