unbud

/ˈʌnbʌd/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take off a bud, such as a flower or a tree bud

“The gardener had to unbud the rose bush to encourage new growth.”

2. verb

to remove a bud or young branch from a plant, often to promote healthy growth or to graft a new branch

“The farmer unbud the young apple tree to give it more space to grow.”

Synonyms

  • bud removal
  • debud

Antonyms

  • bud
  • graft