How to Pronounce "outshoot"

word

ˈaʊtˌʃut

OWT-shoot

ˈaʊtˌʃuːt

OWT-shoot

Definition

An 'outshoot' is a smaller branch or shoot that grows out from a main stem or branch of a plant or tree.

American English

ˈaʊtˌʃut

British English

ˈaʊtˌʃuːt

OWT-shoot

A small outshoot grew from the base of the tree.

Please remove any outshoots to help the plant grow straight.

The gardener cut the outshoot off with sharp scissors.

If you don't trim the outshoots, the plant will become too bushy.