anticreeper

/ˌæntɪˈkriːpər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant or garden feature designed to prevent or suppress the growth of creepers, such as ivy or clematis, by creating a barrier or obstacle.

“The gardener installed an anticreeper system around the base of the trellis to keep the ivy from crawling up the walls.”

Synonyms

  • barrier
  • obstacle

Antonyms

  • encourager
  • promoter