park

park
 v.— «Trim branches six feet from the ground. This practice, known as “parking” a tree, prevents ground fires from igniting leaves or needles on higher tree limbs.» —“Busy day for San Joaquin Valley firefighters” by Emilie Raguso Modesto Bee (California) May 13, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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