Meaning of the word coppice in English
What does coppice mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
coppice
US /ˈkɑː.pɪs/
UK /ˈkɒp.ɪs/
Noun
a thicket of small trees or shrubs, especially one that has been cut back to ground level regularly to stimulate growth
Example:
•
The deer often hide in the dense coppice.
•
They managed the woodland by traditional coppice methods.
Verb
to cut back (a tree or shrub) to ground level periodically to stimulate growth
Example:
•
The foresters regularly coppice the hazel trees.
•
It's important to know how to properly coppice certain species for sustainable management.