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spruce (EN)
noun, adjective, verb

noun “spruce”

singular spruce, plural spruces or uncountable
  1. a type of large coniferous tree or shrub found in cold regions
    The dense forest was filled with tall spruces, their branches heavy with snow.
  2. the wood obtained from a spruce tree
    The cabinet was made of high-quality spruce, giving it a beautiful finish and sturdy feel.
  3. referring to objects made from the wood of a spruce tree
    He gifted her a spruce jewelry box for her birthday.

adjective “spruce”

base form spruce (more/most)
  1. describing someone as looking neat, stylish, and well-groomed
    He looked quite spruce in his new suit for the job interview.

verb “spruce”

infinitive spruce; he spruces; past tense spruced; past part. spruced; ger. sprucing
  1. (usually followed by "up") to tidy up
    Before the guests arrived, she spruced up the living room, making sure everything was in its place.