reprune

/rɪˈpruːn/

Definitions

1. verb

to prune or cut back again, especially after regrowth

“The gardener was forced to reprune the overgrown shrub after the harsh winter.”

2. noun

a pruning, especially one of the same type or to the same extent as a previous one

“The farmer applied a second reprune to the weeds in the field to ensure they wouldn’t grow back.”

Synonyms

  • lancinate
  • prune

Antonyms

  • enlarge
  • unprune