sculch

/ˈskʌltʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to clear brushwood or undergrowth from a piece of land, especially to create a firebreak

“The farmer spent the day sculching the overgrown fields to prepare them for planting.”

2. verb

to clear or clear away (something), especially from a surface

“Please sculch the leaves off the lawn.”

3. noun

a firebreak, especially one created by clearing brushwood or undergrowth

“The fire department created a sculch to stop the spreading wildfire.”

Synonyms

  • brush
  • clear
  • clear away

Antonyms

  • obstruct
  • overgrow