scalping

present participle of scalp

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pruning
Verb
  • This easy task is known as thumb pruning and facilitates keeping the bush open to air and sun.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Anvil pruners shine when pruning thicker dead wood.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Scalping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalping. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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