breadth of tree

[/bredθ əv triː/]
nounpl: breadths of trees
largura da árvore
1. The measurement of the width or diameter of a tree's trunk or canopy
The breadth of the tree made it impossible to wrap your arms around it.
A largura da árvore tornava impossível abraçá-la com os braços.
2. The horizontal extent or span of a tree's crown or foliage
We measured the breadth of the tree's canopy to determine its age.
Medimos a largura da copa da árvore para determinar sua idade.
3. In forestry, the lateral dimension of a tree as opposed to its height
The breadth of the tree increased significantly after the pruning.
A largura da árvore aumentou significativamente após a poda.
In both Brazilian and American forestry and landscaping contexts, measuring the breadth of trees is important for urban planning, timber assessment, and environmental conservation. The term is technical and primarily used by forestry professionals, arborists, and environmental scientists.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
width of treediameter of treespan of treegirth of treecircumference of tree
Antonyms / Antônimos
height of treedepth of tree

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
largura da árvore
standard term used in forestry and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
largura da árvore
consistent with general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
largura da árvore
consistent with general Brazilian usage
Portugal
largura da árvore
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard forestry terminology

Related Words

trunk diametertree canopycrown widthtree girthforestry measurement

Related Idioms & Phrases

broad as a tree
thick as a tree
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