IPA: //spruːs//
KK: /sprus/
adjective
Definition: Having a neat, tidy, and smart appearance.
Example: He always dresses in a spruce manner for formal events.
intransitive verb
Definition: To make oneself look tidy and attractive.
Example: She spent an hour sprucing before the big event.
noun
Definition: A type of evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and hanging cones, often found in forests and used for wood products.
Example: The cabin was built from spruce wood, which is known for its light weight and strength.
transitive verb
Definition: To make something neat, tidy, or attractive by cleaning or improving it.
Example: She spruced up the garden by planting new flowers and trimming the bushes.