| 单词 | bark-bound |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbark-bound bark-bound adj. hindered in growth by excessive tightness of the bark. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > by growth or development > defined by habit > tree or woody plant > characterized by quality or health > [adjective] > hidebound bark-bound1623 hidebound1626 1623 W. Lawson New Orchard & Garden (rev. ed.) xiii. 43 Bark-bound... The best, & present remedy..is with your sharpe knife in the Spring, length-way to launch his barke throughout, on three or foure sides of his hoale. 1682 N. Grew Anat. Plants ii. i. ii. 62 Therefore are the Roots of many Herbs, Barque-bound, as well as the Trunks of Trees. 1831 On Planting ii. vi. 63 in Libr. Useful Knowl. To secure against any chill or sudden effect of cold, so as to bring about..the injury of being bark-bound, the most effectual impediment to growth either in height or thickness. < as lemmas |
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