Meaning of greaseband | Babel Free

Definitions

A band of sticky material that encircles a tree trunk to prevent insects from climbing it.

Examples

“In the case of young trees with a stake, the support should have its greaseband as well as the stem of the tree.”

“Tying a greaseband around tree trunks in autumn will trap many wingless moths as they crawl up to lay their eggs.”

“Her head on one side to catch the best view of it, her palms all sticky, she managed to get the greaseband round the trunk.”

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