prune
prune
trim branches
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prune with Russian translation
prune usage examples
Он должен обрезать изгородь этой весной.
He should prune the hedge this spring.
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prune belongs to the topic "Trees". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
prune synonyms
What's the difference between prune / trim / thin out / clip / lop / shear
General term for trimming branches or parts of a plant to improve health/shape.
I prune the apple tree every spring to keep it healthy.
Я обрезаю яблоню каждую весну, чтобы она была здоровой.
General word for cutting to shape or neaten; used for plants, hedges, lawns, etc.
She trimmed the hedge to make it neat.
Она подстригла живую изгородь, чтобы она выглядела аккуратно.
To remove some branches/shoots to reduce density and improve air/light penetration.
Thin out the saplings so the remaining trees grow stronger.
Промежутите саженцы, чтобы оставшиеся деревья росли крепче.
Usually a light, neat cut to tidy edges or tips; less drastic than cutting down or lopping.
He clipped the topiary into neat shapes.
Он подрезал топиарные растения, придавая им аккуратную форму.
To cut off large branches; a harsher, heavier removal than regular pruning.
They lopped the thick lower branches to clear the driveway.
Они отрезали толстые нижние ветви, чтобы расчистить подъездную дорожку.
Often used for shearing sheep or closely trimming hedges; implies heavy, even cutting.
The gardener sheared the hedge to create a flat top.
Садовник филировал живую изгородь, чтобы сделать ровную верхушку.
Specific to removing faded or dead flowers to encourage more blooms; a form of pruning for flowers.
Deadhead the roses regularly to prolong flowering.
Регулярно удаляйте отцветшие бутоны у роз, чтобы продлить их цветение.
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How to pronounce prune and what this word means
prune translation: обрезать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce prune
/ˈpruːn/
prune translation
обрезать
prune examples
He should prune the hedge this spring.
prune transcription
/ˈpruːn/, /ˈprun/
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Questions about this word
prune meaning: what does it mean?
trim branches
prune pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
prune is pronounced as /ˈpruːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
prune definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He should prune the hedge this spring. Translation: Он должен обрезать изгородь этой весной.
Is prune part of Trees vocabulary?
Yes, prune (обрезать) can be learned in the Trees topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is prune part of Plants vocabulary?
Yes, prune (обрезать) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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