What does pollard mean?

v. To cut the top branches of a tree to encourage thicker growth at the bottom.

pollard

🇺🇸 /ˈpɑːlərd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpɒləd/

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verb

To cut the top branches of a tree to encourage thicker growth at the bottom.

The gardener pollarded the willow tree to let more light into the garden.

To cut the top branches of a tree to encourage thicker growth at the bottom.

3rd Present pollards

Past pollarded

Perfect pollarded

Progressive pollarding