spruce

/sprˈus/

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners; "a dapper young man"; "a jaunty red hat"
Noun
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
Noun
any coniferous tree of the genus Picea
Verb
make neat, smart, or trim; "Spruce up your house for Spring"; "titivate the child"
Verb
dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion; "He spruced up for the party"