截せっ頭とう

noun

decapitation; beheading

Literal or historical act of cutting off a head; often used in contexts of execution or punishment.

• 昔むかしの刑けい罰ばつには截せっ頭とうが含ふくまれていた。

  Ancient punishments included beheading.

noun

pruning; trimming plant tops

Gardening term for cutting back the top growth of plants, especially flowers and leaves, to shape them or encourage growth.

• バラの截せっ頭とうは春はる先さきに行おこなうとよい。

  It's good to prune roses in early spring.