tussock

[tuhs-uhk]

tussock Definition

• 1. a tuft or clump of grass, usually thick and matted
• 2. a small hill covered with grass or shrubs

Using tussock: Examples

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

• Example

  The sheep were grazing on the tussocks of grass.

• Example

  The path wound its way through the tussocks.

• Example

  The tussocks of grass made it difficult to walk through the field.

tussock Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tussock

• clump
• tuft
• thicket
• brush
• copse

Phrases with tussock

• tussock moth

  a moth of the family Lymantriidae, whose larvae are covered in dense tufts of hair

  Example

  The tussock moth caterpillar is known for its distinctive appearance.

• tussock grass

  any of various grasses that form dense tufts or clumps

  Example

  Tussock grasses are common in alpine and subalpine regions.

• tussock jumper

  a person who jumps from one tussock to another while hiking or walking in marshy terrain

  Example

  The hiker was a skilled tussock jumper, able to navigate the boggy landscape with ease.

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Summary: tussock in Brief

A 'tussock' [tuhs-uhk] is a clump or tuft of grass that is often thick and matted, or a small hill covered with grass or shrubs. It can be found in fields, on hillsides, and in marshy terrain. For example, 'The sheep were grazing on the tussocks of grass.' 'Tussock' can also refer to specific types of grasses or moths, such as the 'tussock moth.'