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espalier

 

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Noun espalier has 1 sense
  1. espalier - a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat
    --1 is a kind of
    trellis, treillage

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Espalier

Noun:

A technique of training and shaping woody plants, usually trees, against a flat surface such as a wall or a trellis, to create an ornamental and space-saving design.

Example sentence: The garden showcased various fruit trees trained in espalier against the courtyard wall.

Verb:

To train or shape a plant or tree using the espalier technique.

Example sentence: I learned how to espalier roses onto a trellis in my garden.

Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of the espalier technique.

Example sentence: The espaliered apple tree created a beautiful and functional focal point in the backyard.

Adverb:

In a manner related to or resembling espalier.

Example sentence: She pruned the branches espalier-style, carefully guiding them along the wire support.

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