tusher

/ˈtʌʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or device that removes or cuts off branches from a tree, especially for firewood or timber.

“The tusher carefully harvested the branches from the fallen tree.”

2. verb

To remove or cut off branches from a tree, especially for firewood or timber.

“The forester had to tush the trees before they could be harvested for lumber.”

Synonyms

  • lopper
  • pruner

Antonyms

  • planter