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- verb Present participle of
debranch . - adjective That removes
branches
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Examples
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She discovered the branching and debranching enzymes which catalyze the formation and breakdown, respectively, of branch points in glycogen.
Gerty Theresa Cori. 2009
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When working with hand tools, trees are worked up from the top end by debranching and cross-cutting to release tension.
Chapter 12 1989
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After debranching the upper side, a turning hook (2) is needed to turn trees or logs (2a).
Chapter 10 1989
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As in debranching, a turning hook may be needed to turn logs during debarking.
Chapter 10 1989
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- During debranching, debarking and cross-cutting, workers must watch out that they are not caught by falling, sliding or turning trees or parts of trees, especially on slopes.
Chapter 7 1989
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The trainee is provided with information, demonstrations and practice regarding tools and tool maintenance, safety rules, directional tree felling, debranching, cross-cutting, splitting, stacking and transport as required for his job.
Chapter 17 1989
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In traditional wood harvesting, the axe is used as a universal tool for felling, debranching, cross-cutting, splitting and debarking.
Chapter 4 1989
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Special types of axes can be used for felling and debranching.
Chapter 4 1989
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If the tree is not skidded to a landing for cross-cutting, this operation should be done in the forest by the same team which does the felling and debranching to avoid delays and additional time spent on getting to the tree.
Chapter 11 1989
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