entroncar
The French word 'entroncer' is used to describe the action of cutting off or truncating a part of something, often referring to the shortening of text or the cutting away of branches from a tree. It can also mean to shorten or to pierce, depending on the context in which it is used. 'Entroncer' is derived from the root 'tron' which relates to cutting, illustrating its usage in various forms of truncation.