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Dutchman

By Steve Nix, About.com

Definition: or bypass: A method used to pull a tree against its lean by leaving a section of the undercut on one corner of the face. The portion left consists of a single saw kerf in one side of the face cut. A single saw kerf must never extend completely across the stump.
Also a general reference made to a special falling technique in which the constant relationships of the face, holding wood and backcut are intentionally altered to solve a particular falling problem.

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