coppice

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Synonyms: coppie

Antonyms: coppie

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Noun

1. A [[grove]] of small growth; a [[thicket]] of [[brushwood]]; a [[wood]] cut at certain times for [[fuel]] or other purposes, typically managed to promote growth and ensure a reliable supply of [[timber]]. See [[copse]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[manage]] (a [[wooded]] area) [[sustainably]], as a coppice, by periodically cutting back woody plants to promote new growth.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To sprout from the stump.

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