curratow

/ˈkʊrətɔʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of low-growing evergreen shrub, particularly the currant bush (Ribes spp.)

“The gardener carefully trimmed the curratow shrubs to promote new growth.”

2. verb

to make something neat or tidy, especially by trimming or pruning

“The gardener curratowed the hedges to create a neat boundary.”

Synonyms

  • prune
  • trim

Antonyms

  • overgrow
  • wild