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underbrush

/ˌʌndərˈbrʌʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does underbrush mean?

noun

A mass of small shrubs and young trees growing together in a woodland area, typically below the canopy of the main trees. The underbrush is the dense growth of shrubs and small trees that grows in a woodland area.

Example

"The hikers had to push through the thick underbrush to reach the other side of the forest."

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