nurse-tree
1Nurse tree — A nurse tree in an Oregon forest. A nurse tree is a larger, faster growing tree that shelters a smaller, slower growing tree or plant. The nurse tree can provide shade, shelter from wind, or protection from animals who would feed on the smaller… …
2nurse tree — noun : a tree that protects or fosters the growth of other young trees …
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4Nurse (disambiguation) — A nurse is a healthcare professional. Nurse or nurses may also refer to: Occupations and activities: Nursing, the healthcare profession Breastfeeding, also known as nursing Wet nurse, a woman who breastfeeds the baby of another Nursery nurse, a… …
5Nurse log — in Avatar Grove, BC A nurse log is a fallen tree which, as it decays, provides ecological facilitation to seedlings. Broader definitions include providing shade or support to other plants. Some of the advantages a nurse log offers to a seedling… …
6Nurse's Song — is the name of two related poems by William Blake, published in Songs of Innocence in 1789 and Songs of Experience in 1794. The poem in Songs of Innocence tells the tale of a Nurse, who, we are to assume, is looking over some children playing out …
7Tree of life — For other uses, see Tree of life (disambiguation). An 1847 depiction of the Norse Yggdrasil as described in the Icelandic Prose Edda by Oluf Olufsen Bagge The concept of a tree of life, a many branched tree illustrating the idea that all life on… …
8nurse — nurse1 noun 1》 a person trained to care for the sick or infirm. ↘dated a person employed or trained to take charge of young children. 2》 Entomology a worker bee or other social insect that cares for a young brood. 3》 Forestry a tree or crop… …
9nurse — n. & v. n. 1 a person trained to assist doctors in caring for the sick or infirm. 2 a person employed or trained to take charge of young children. 3 archaic = wet nurse. 4 Forestry a tree planted as a shelter to others. 5 Zool. a sexually… …
10nurse log — noun a large decomposing tree trunk that has fallen, usually in a forest; the decaying wood provides moisture and nutrients for a variety of insects and plants • Hypernyms: ↑log …
