1. the act of uprooting or removing a plant from the ground
Usage: present participle of displant; archaic or rare usage
2. the act of removing or displacing something from its established position
Usage: figurative or archaic usage

Examples

• The gardener was displanting the old roses to make room for new varieties.
• Displanting invasive species is an important part of habitat restoration.
• Heavy rains caused displanting of several trees in the park.
• The farmer began displanting the wheat crop after the harvest season ended.
• Displanting requires careful handling to avoid damaging the root system.