disbranch

/dɪsˈbræntʃ/
verb
  1. To remove branches from a tree or plant.
    • They disbranched the shrub to encourage new growth in the spring.
    • After the storm, workers disbranched the damaged trees along the street.
    • The gardener had to disbranch the old oak tree to prevent it from falling.
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