Definitions

1. verb

to strip or remove the leaves, flowers, or fruit of (plants or trees), especially to promote healthy growth or development

“The gardener decided to nudate the fruit trees to encourage new growth.”

2. verb (archaic)

to strip or remove the leaves of (plants or trees) in order to expose the branches or stem

“In ancient times, people would nudate trees to promote healthy growth.”

3. noun

a place where plants or trees are nudated, especially for horticultural or agricultural purposes

“The farmer took his plants to the nudate for pruning and maintenance.”