"dbh" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dbh (uncountable)
  1. (botany) Initialism of diameter at breast height, a standard method of expressing the diameter of the trunk or bole of a standing tree. The diameter is measured at the height of an adult's breast. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: diameter at breast height (extra: a standard method of expressing the diameter of the trunk or bole of a standing tree. The diameter is measured at the height of an adult's breast.) Categories (topical): Botany Synonyms: DBH
    Sense id: en-dbh-en-noun-zvNZubHU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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