brushwood

[ˈbrʌʃwʊd]

brushwood Definition

• 1. a dense growth of small trees, bushes, or shrubs; undergrowth
• 2. wood that is used for making brushes

Using brushwood: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brushwood" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The path was overgrown with brushwood.

• Example

  The artist used brushwood to make his own paintbrushes.

brushwood Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brushwood

• undergrowth
• thicket
• scrub
• bushes

Phrases with brushwood

• clear the brushwood

  to remove obstacles or hindrances

  Example

  We need to clear the brushwood before we can start building.

• brushwood fence

  a fence made of interwoven branches or twigs

  Example

  The farmer built a brushwood fence around his garden to keep out the animals.

• brushwood fire

  a fire made from brushwood

  Example

  They sat around the brushwood fire and told stories.

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Summary: brushwood in Brief

Brushwood [ˈbrʌʃwʊd] refers to a dense growth of small trees, bushes, or shrubs, often used as undergrowth. It can also refer to wood that is used for making brushes. Examples of its use include 'The path was overgrown with brushwood,' and 'The artist used brushwood to make his own paintbrushes.' Phrases like 'clear the brushwood' denote removing obstacles, while 'brushwood fence' and 'brushwood fire' refer to specific uses of brushwood.