scarth

/ˈskɑːrθ/

Definitions

1. verb

to strip or pull off the leaves or branches of something, especially a tree, or to remove the leaves or branches from something.

“The gardener had to scarth the dead branches from the tree to prevent it from spreading disease.”

2. noun

a plant that has been stripped of its leaves or branches, especially a tree.

“The farmer used the scarth of the old apple tree to create a fence.”

Synonyms

  • debranch
  • defoliate

Antonyms

  • branch
  • leaf