carination

/kærɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of cutting or shaping a flower or branch to form a curved or angular shape, or the result of this process.

“The florist used carination to shape the edges of the rose petals.”

Synonyms

  • pinching
  • shaping

Antonyms

  • naturalization
  • unshaping