Definition
detassels
verb
- to remove the tassel or tassel-like structure from (a plant, especially corn)
Usage: third person singular present tense or plural form; commonly used in agriculture
Examples
- The farmer detassels the corn plants to prevent self-pollination.
- Workers detassels the maize crop during the growing season.
- She detassels each plant carefully to ensure proper cross-pollination.
- The agricultural company detassels thousands of corn plants annually.
- Detasseling is a labor-intensive process that requires precision and care.