What is another word for Girdling?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɜːdlɪŋ] (IPA)

Girdling refers to the process of making a cut or incision encircling a tree trunk or branch. It is a common horticultural practice used to encourage the growth of fruit-bearing trees and to prevent unwanted growth. However, girdling can also be detrimental to trees and should be done with caution. Some synonyms for girdling include ringing, coring, encircling, circumscribing, incising, and cutting around. These words all describe the act of creating a complete or partial cut around a tree or branch. It's important to note that girdling should only be done by trained professionals to avoid causing damage to the tree.

What are the hypernyms for Girdling?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Girdling

Always, it seemed to me when I awaked into the Future, into the Everlasting Night that lapped this world, that I saw near to me, and Girdling me all about, a blurred greyness.
"The Night Land"
William Hope Hodgson
Oh, for a breath of the great North Sea, Girdling the mountains!
"An Orkney Maid"
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
We have shown that the equatorial axis of the earth is longer than the polar axis, so that there is a protuberant zone Girdling the equator.
"The Story of the Heavens"
Robert Stawell Ball

Famous quotes with Girdling

  • A small clear fountain, with green willow trees; Girdling it round, there is one single spot Where you may sit and rest, its only bank;
    Letitia Elizabeth Landon

Related words: girdled tree, girdle tree, girdling, girdle trees, prune trees

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