prune branch
Frequency: 6.25.8 per million words
to trim a branch by cutting away dead or overgrown parts
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- It's time to prune the dead branches from the apple tree.
- The gardener carefully pruned each branch to improve the tree's shape.
- He is in the backyard pruning the overgrown branches of the oak.
- This weekend, we will prune the low-hanging branches that block the path.
- Pruning the diseased branches is essential for the tree's survival.
- She used a special saw to prune the thicker branches.
- You should prune any branch that looks weak or damaged before the storm.
- The damaged branches were pruned immediately after the hailstorm.
- If you don't prune those branches, the tree won't produce as much fruit.
- An expert was hired to prune the ancient tree's branches, ensuring its health for years to come.