Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cut off a part of the branches of a tree, especially to reduce its size or promote new growth

“The gardener decided to beslash the overgrown shrub to encourage more flowers to bloom.”

2. verb

to cut or remove the side branches of a tree or shrub

“The arborist chose to beslash the tree to improve air circulation and sunlight penetration.”

3. noun

a cut or removal of side branches from a tree or shrub

“The gardener applied a beslash to the young sapling to train its growth.”