SINCE 1828
pollard
noun
pol·lard
| \ ˈpä-lərd
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Definition of pollard
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a tree cut back to the trunk to promote the growth of a dense head of foliage
pollard
verb
pollarded;
pollarding;
pollards
Definition of pollard (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make a pollard of (a tree)
Examples of pollard in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
As a noun, a pollard is a tree so barbered, or an animal, such as a goat or sheep, that no longer has its horns. — John E. Mcintyre, baltimoresun.com, "In a word: pollard," 2 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
There was a large Japanese maple at the edge of the back garden area that had been pollarded at about 9 feet on five or six major branches. — OregonLive.com, "How to clear soil choked with old roots: Ask an expert," 6 June 2018 The shoots formed after topping (or pollarding for that matter) are tenuously connected to the rest of the tree’s structure. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "To cut trees or not cut the trees. That is the burning question in Louisville's Butchertown," 6 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pollard.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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