excamber

/ɛkˈsæmbər/

Definitions

1. verb

to cut or remove branches from a tree, especially to reduce its size or promote healthy growth.

“The arborist will excamber the tree to maintain its shape.”

2. noun

a device or tool used for excambering.

“The gardener used a specialized excamber to prune the branches.”

Synonyms

  • loppers
  • prune
  • shears

Antonyms

  • overgrow
  • thicken