Definitions

1. noun

a short, curved piece of metal used for shaping or cutting wood

“The carpenter used a cul to smooth out the edges of the wooden beam.”

2. noun

a part of a plant, especially a leaf or a branch, that is cut off to promote the growth of the remaining parts

“Pruning the cul from the rose bush allowed more sunlight to reach the other flowers.”

3. verb

to shape or cut wood with a curved tool

“The craftsman cul the wood to create a decorative design.”