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.