What is another word for loppings?
Pronunciation: [lˈɒpɪŋz] (IPA) 
Loppings refer to the cut pieces or branches of trees that are trimmed or pruned. Synonyms for loppings are trimmings, cuttings, prunings, shavings, and clippings. These words are used to refer to the discarded, removed, excess or extra parts of trees, shrubs, and plants. For instance, trimming and cutting are usually done to control the growth of plants and to maintain their shape. Prunings, on the other hand, is the term used to describe the removal of dead or diseased parts of plants. Shavings and clippings, on the other hand, refer to the small pieces that are cut or shaven off for aesthetic or functional purposes.
