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tree surgery
n.
Treatment of diseased or damaged trees, as by pruning or bracing branches.
tree surgeon n.
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tree surgery
n
(Forestry) the treatment of damaged trees by filling cavities, applying braces, etc
tree surgeon n
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tree′ sur`gery
n.
the repair of damaged trees, as by the removal of diseased parts.
[1915–20]
tree′ sur`geon, n.
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Noun | 1. | tree surgery - treatment of damaged or decaying trees |
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