Definitions

1. verb

to remove the tassels from (corn or other grains) for harvesting

“Farmers detassel the cornfields to improve yields.”

2. noun

the act or process of removing the tassels from (corn or other grains)

“Detasseling is an essential step in corn harvesting.”

3. verb (transitive)

to remove the tassels from (corn or other grains), typically to prevent them from pollinating and thereby improving the quality of the harvest

“The farmer detassembled the tassels to ensure higher yields.”