Winterkill
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪntɝˈkɪɫ/
Winterkill (verb)
- To die or be damaged because of very cold winter weather.
Examples
- The crops might winterkill if the temperature drops suddenly.
- Many plants winterkill during harsh winters.
Common collocations: plants winterkill, crops winterkill, severe winterkill, fear winterkill
Winterkill (noun)
- The death or damage of plants or animals due to harsh winter conditions.
Examples
- Winterkill can devastate entire fields of crops.
- Farmers fear winterkill during severe winters.