Greaseband

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A band of sticky material that encircles a tree trunk to prevent insects from climbing it.

    "In the case of young trees with a stake, the support should have its greaseband as well as the stem of the tree."

Verb
  1. 1
    To put a greaseband on.

    "Where we have numbers of these insects is it worth while to greaseband ?"

Example

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"In the case of young trees with a stake, the support should have its greaseband as well as the stem of the tree."

Etymology

From grease + band.

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