pinch out

phrasal verbPart ofpinch

pinch out — phrasal verb

1. To remove the top part of a plant by pressing with your fingers, which helps it

1.phrasal verb
Definition

To remove the top part of a plant by pressing with your fingers, which helps it grow more branches.

Example

Sara pinched out the tips of the basil to make it bushier.

You should pinch out the growing shoots for a fuller plant.