deadheading
Speech parts
1. deadheading - Noun
2. deadheading - Verb
Meaning
deadheading
present participle of deadhead
The removal of dead flowers from a plant in order to encourage the growth of new ones, and to prevent the production of seeds.
The driving of an unladen vehicle, such as a bus with no passengers, in order to take it from one place to another.
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Examples
Deadheading is a rather distressing gardening term but it just means removing spent blossoms.
Petalless plants, like this ghost bramble, don't need deadheading and leaves last longer than briefly blooming blossoms.
The garden welcomed me with many blooms still yet to enjoy while I do the big task of deadheading the ones past their prime.