thinning
IPA: θˈɪnɪŋ
noun
- (agriculture, forestry) Process of removing plants or parts of plants to facilitate the growth of other plants
- (agriculture, forestry) Wood, leaves, or other plant parts removed during the process of thinning
- The action or result of reducing thickness, density, or number
adjective
- Becoming less thick, dense, or numerous
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Examples of "thinning" in Sentences
- The thinning of the forest canopy allowed more sunlight to reach the forest floor, encouraging the growth of new plant species
- The thinning of my hairline made me feel self-conscious about my appearance
- The thinning of the ice on the lake signaled the coming of spring
- The thinning of the paint on the old wooden fence revealed its weathered and worn appearance
- The thinning of the crowd at the concert indicated that the show was coming to an end
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