കടുംവെട്ട്

Malayalam

Etymology

കടും (kaṭuṁ) +‎ വെട്ട് (veṭṭŭ)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɐɖumʋeʈʈə̆/, [kɐɖumʋʷeʈʈə̆]

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Noun

കടുംവെട്ട് • (kaṭuṁveṭṭŭ)

1. intensive tapping of older rubber trees on its last years just before it is removed. It involves collecting maximum amount of latex possible by tapping frequently, double cuts, using yield simulants, etc.
2. (figuratively) to use maximum before replacing, take maximum advantage before leaving a powerful position, etc.