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pruning

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/ˈpruːnɪŋ/ · prun-ing

The act of cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems to encourage growth.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems to encourage growth.

ڈھلتی ہوئی شاخیں یا تنوں کا تراشا کرنا تاکہ نمو کو فروغ دیا جا سکے۔

کٹائی

katai

Synonyms

trimmingshearingclippingکٹنےتراشناکاٹنا

Antonyms

growingexpandingdevelopingنموپھیلناترقی

Common Collocations

  • winter pruning
  • pruning shears
  • pruning techniques

Example Sentences

Pruning helps in maintaining the health of the plant.

کٹائی پودے کی صحت کو برقرار رکھنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Katai podaay ki sehat ko barqarar rakhne mein madad deti hai.

The gardener spent the day pruning the roses.

باغبان نے گلابوں کی کٹائی کرنے میں دن گزارا۔

Baghban ne gulabon ki katai karne mein din guzara.

Proper pruning can lead to a more fruitful harvest.

صحیح کٹائی زیادہ پھلدار فصل کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔

Sahi katai zyada phal daar fasal ki taraf le ja sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

prong:A prong refers to a pointed part of something, while pruning refers to cutting plants.

Word Family

prune
verbکٹنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

You prune plants like you cut your hair; it helps them grow better.

Imagine a gardener carefully trimming a bush to help it flourish.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "prunare" — to prune, cut off

First known use: 15th century

The term 'pruning' has evolved from the Latin 'prunare', reflecting the practice of trimming plants for better growth and productivity.