top and tail

US /tɑp ən teɪl/
UK /tɑp ən teɪl/
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to remove the stem and the root end of a fruit or vegetable

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Before cooking, you need to top and tail the green beans.
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She spent an hour topping and tailing strawberries for the dessert.
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trimprepareclean
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