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noun
the repair of damaged trees, as by the removal of diseased parts, filling of cavities, and prevention of further decay, and by strengthening branches with braces.
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Origin of tree surgery
First recorded in 1915–20
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How to use tree surgery in a sentence
One of the important things to remember in tree surgery as well as other kinds, is to work quickly and deftly.
Walnut Growing in Oregon|VariousIn the smaller and older forests of Europe, tree surgery and doctoring are practised widely.
The School Book of Forestry|Charles Lathrop Pack
British Dictionary definitions for tree surgery
tree surgery
noun
the treatment of damaged trees by filling cavities, applying braces, etc
Derived forms of tree surgery
tree surgeon, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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