pollarded
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpɒl.ərd/
KK: /ˈpɒl.ərd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a tree or plant that has been cut back significantly to encourage new growth.
Example
The pollarded trees along the street provide a unique shape and plenty of new leaves in spring.
Conversation
Have you seen the pollarded trees in the park?
Yeah, they look really interesting!
I heard they do that to promote new growth.
Exactly! It gives them a unique shape too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trimmed
pruned
cropped
Antonyms
overgrown
wild
untamed
verb
Definition
To cut back a tree or shrub to promote new growth, usually by removing the upper branches.
Example
The gardener pollarded the trees to encourage a fuller canopy.
Tense Forms
Past: pollarded
Past Participle: pollarded
Conversation
Did you see how they pollarded those trees in the park?
Yeah, it looks so much cleaner now!
I wonder if they pollarded them for safety reasons.
Root Explanation
Pollarded → The word originates from the Old French 'pollard', which means 'to cut off the top of a tree'. It is derived from 'poller', meaning 'to cut off the top or head'. The term describes the practice of cutting back trees to promote new growth.
Memory Tip
Imagine cutting off the top of a tree to encourage it to grow new branches — that's what pollarding means.
Visually Confused Words
unpollarded
poplared
pillared
collared
parded