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girdling

 

[ หˆษกษœrdlษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

botanical technique

Girdling is the act of removing a ring of bark from a tree trunk or branch, which can interrupt the flow of nutrients and water. This method is often used in horticulture for propagating trees or to control their growth.

Synonyms

debarking, ring barking

Examples of usage

  • The gardener practiced girdling to promote fruit production.
  • Girdling helps in the propagation of certain tree species.
  • Farmers sometimes use girdling to improve the quality of their crops.
Context #2 | Noun

botanical method

Girdling refers to the technique of stripping away a ring of bark around the circumference of a tree, typically for agricultural purposes. This action can prevent nutrients from reaching the leaves and can be used to enhance the yield of fruit trees.

Synonyms

girdle, ringing

Examples of usage

  • The girdling technique is essential for apple tree cultivation.
  • Proper girdling increases the success rate of tree propagation.
  • He learned about girdling during his agricultural studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "girdling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anรฉis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค—เฅ‚เค เฅ€ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rindenring

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggirdle

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะฒ'ัะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrฤ™cz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็’ฐ็Šถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prstenec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prstenec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obroฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ halqa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anillo

Word origin

The term 'girdle' comes from the Old English word 'gyrdel,' which means a belt or girdle. In horticulture, 'girdling' has been used for centuries as a method to manipulate the growth of trees and plants. The technique relies on the understanding of plant anatomy and physiology, particularly how trees transport nutrients and water. By removing a strip of bark, which contains the phloem, the flow of nutrients can be significantly altered. This practice has roots in traditional agricultural knowledge and has been refined with modern scientific understanding. Girdling is widely recognized in both commercial agriculture and home gardening, demonstrating its importance in managing and cultivating plant species.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,488 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.