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Brushwood
01
a tangled mass of shrubs, small trees, and underbrush
Examples
We followed a faint trail through the brushwood until we reached the riverbank.
In spring, songbirds build nests deep within the brushwood to keep their young hidden.
02
a collection of small branches, twigs, and other woody offcuts typically used for fuel or kindling
Examples
Each autumn, the farmer collected brushwood to fuel his wood-burning stove through winter.
Volunteers gathered brushwood from the park's trails to help rehabilitate the riverside banks.
Lexical Tree
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