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espalier

/ɪˈspæl.i.eɪ/

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noun

/ɪˈspæl.i.eɪ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее решётку или каркас, на котором декоративные кустарники или фруктовые деревья выращивают, придавая им плоскую форму вдоль стены или строгий геометрический узор.

A noun referring to a trellis or framework on which ornamental shrubs or fruit trees are trained to grow flat against a wall or in a formal pattern.

  1. Trellis for training plantsC1formal

    A framework or trellis used to train ornamental shrubs or fruit trees to grow in a flat, decorative pattern against a wall or fence.

    ruШпалера

    • The gardener built an espalier against the south-facing wall.
    • She trained the apple tree along the espalier to save space.
    • The espalier was covered with climbing roses.

    Synonymsframeworklatticesupporttreillagetrellis

Forms
  • espaliers plural form
  • espaliers' possessive plural form
  • espalier's possessive singular form