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pollard

pol·lard [ póllərd ]


noun  (plural pol·lards)
Definition:
 
1. tree with branches cut: a tree whose branches are cut back extensively to encourage denser growth

2. animal with horns removed or shed: an animal that has shed its horns or antlers or has had its horns removed



transitive verb  (past and past participle pol·lard·ed, present participle pol·lard·ing, 3rd person present singular pol·lards)
Definition:
 
cut branches or horns: to cut back the branches of a tree, or remove the horns of an animal

[Mid-17th century. <poll]
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