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kill back

UK
/kɪl bæk/
US
/kɪl bæk/

Translations

kill backverb
killed back
Past Simple
killed back
Past Participle
killing back
Gerund
UK
/kɪl bæk/
US
/kɪl bæk/
rabattreHorticulture : tailler fortement une plante pour stimuler une nouvelle croissance.
The gardener decided to kill back the overgrown bushes to promote healthier growth.
Le jardinier a décidé de rabattre les buissons trop envahissants pour favoriser une croissance plus saine.
Synonyms
cut back
prune
trim
clip
shear
lop back
nip back
cut down
reduce
suppress
check
curb
restrain
set back
stunt

Definitions

kill backverb
To reduce or cut back the growth of a plant.
The gardener decided to kill back the overgrown bushes to promote healthier growth.
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