Definitions

1. verb

to strip or remove leaves, branches, or other vegetation from a plant or tree

“The strong winds denudated the trees, leaving them bare.”

2. verb

to strip or remove something from a place, such as clothing, ornaments, or accessories

“The thieves denudated the mansion of its valuable artwork.”

3. verb

to deprive or strip something of its natural or cultivated covering

“The harsh winter denudated the landscape, revealing the underlying rock formations.”

4. verb

to make something bare or exposed

“The new policy denudated the company’s finances, leaving them vulnerable to bankruptcy.”

5. noun

the act of stripping or removing leaves, branches, or other vegetation from a plant or tree

“The denudation of the forest was a result of the intense drought.”