deadheaded

/ˈdɛdˌhɛdɪd/
adjective
  1. Having had dead flowers removed.
    • She admired the deadheaded petunias in the window box.
    • A deadheaded plant often produces more flowers.
    • The deadheaded roses looked ready to bloom again.
verb
  1. Past tense of deadhead: removed dead flowers from a plant.
    • She deadheaded the geraniums yesterday afternoon.
    • He deadheaded all the lavender bushes before the rain started.
    • They deadheaded the marigolds to keep the garden looking neat.
  2. Past tense of deadhead: traveled without paying or drove an empty vehicle.
    • She deadheaded on the train using her employee pass.
    • After the delivery, the truck driver deadheaded back to the warehouse.
    • The pilot deadheaded to Miami on a company flight.
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