ringbark

/ˈrɪŋbɑːk/

Definitions

1. noun

the dead outer layer of a tree’s bark, usually caused by a ring of dead bark around the trunk or branch.

“The farmer noticed a ringbark on the oak tree and suspected it was a sign of disease.”

Synonyms

  • bark
  • dead bark
  • ring

Antonyms

  • healthy bark
  • live bark