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denude

/dɪˈnuːd/ verb · British & US
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What does denude mean?

verb

To remove or strip something, especially leaves or branches, from a tree or plant. To remove clothing or coverings from someone or something.

Example

"The gardener had to denude the tree of its dead branches to promote healthy growth."

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