n. a
tree that has had some of its branches/limbs cut off, leaving nubby circles on the trunk where the branches were.
trees that are overgrown in front yards, or are growing dangerously close to buildings or
power lines, are most likely to become amputrees.
the elements (
high winds,lightning etc.) are also a common cause of amputrees.
"I used to climb the
tree in front of my
house when I was a kid. Unfortunately, my
dad made it an amputree when I was 9, and now I can't."