Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deleave
verb
/dɪˈliːv/
Definition
To remove leaves from a plant or tree, especially in the context of agriculture or gardening.
Examples
- The gardener had to deleave the old apple tree to promote new growth.
- Farmers often deleave their crops to prepare them for the winter season.
Meaning
Deleave refers to the act of stripping a plant of its leaves, often for better growth or maintenance.
Synonyms
- strip
- defoliate
- prune
