tree surgery

noun

1. 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.

tree surgery

noun

1. the treatment of damaged trees by filling cavities, applying braces, etc

Derived Forms

• tree surgeon, noun

Other Words From

• tree-surgeon noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tree surgery¹

First recorded in 1915–20