Pruning
Pronunciation : Prun"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. The act of trimming, or removing what is superfluous.
2. (Falconry)
Defn: That which is cast off by bird in pruning her feathers; leavings. Beau. & Fl. Pruning hook, or Pruning knife, cutting instrument used in pruning trees, etc. -- Pruning shears, shears for pruning trees, vines, etc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913