espalier
a trellis or framework on which the trunk and branches of fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow in one plane.
a plant so trained.
to train on an espalier.
to furnish with an espalier.
Origin of espalier
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How to use espalier in a sentence
A beautiful portion of Holland's glorious history affords the espalier, around which the tendrils of my narrative entwine.
The Burgomaster's Wife, Complete | Georg EbersThe apricot is a favorite tree for espalier training against walls and fences, in small yards, where it bears luxuriantly.
Soil Culture | J. H. WaldenTrained as an espalier, with protection of straw or mats, it will do tolerably well throughout the Middle states.
Soil Culture | J. H. WaldenThe left arm being defended by the target has no espalier or pauldron, but only coude, vambraces, and gauntlets.
Spanish Arms and Armour | Albert F. CalvertA branch from Andreasens espalier, an apple branch of all things, thrust itself up across the opening.
Egholm and his God | Johannes Buchholtz
British Dictionary definitions for espalier
/ (ɪˈspæljə) /
an ornamental shrub or fruit tree that has been trained to grow flat, as against a wall
the trellis, framework, or arrangement of stakes on which such plants are trained
the method used to produce such plants
(tr) to train (a plant) on an espalier
Origin of espalier
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