This is the 8004th most frequent Russian word.
корчева
The Russian word "корчева" refers to "the uprooting or removal of tree stumps or roots."
The word 'корчева' is used in the context of clearing out roots and plants as a physical action on land.
Прошлым летом мы провели корчеву старого сада.
Last summer, we carried out the uprooting of the old orchard.
'Корчева' here specifically refers to the act or process of uprooting trees and emphasizes the effort and time involved.
Корчева деревьев заняла несколько дней из-за плотных корней.
The uprooting of the trees took several days due to dense roots.
This usage of 'корчева' focuses on the instructional and collective aspect of learning to remove stumps effectively.