chicot

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From French chicot.

Synonym of Kentucky coffeetree.

Business, Forestry Canada A tree or tree limb that is dead and may fall and cause injury.

Felling a tree which is supporting a chicot can be dangerous as depicted in the above drawing. The victim in this case was fatally crushed by the falling chicot.1972, Pulp & Paper Magazine of Canada (volume 73, issues 1-6, page 28)

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