disbranch

/dɪsbɹæntʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cut off a branch, especially from a tree or shrub.

“The gardener had to disbranch the dead branch to maintain the tree’s health.”

2. noun

the act of removing or cutting off a branch, especially from a tree or shrub.

“The disbranching of the tree was necessary to prevent further damage.”

Synonyms

  • cutback
  • prune

Antonyms

  • enbranch
  • graft