underbrush — small trees, bushes, and other plants growing beneath the main canopy of a forest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: small trees, bushes, and other plants growing beneath the main canopy of a forest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
Korean meaning: 숲의 주요 나무들 아래에서 자라는 작은 나무, 관목, 기타 식물들; 덤불, 잡목
Korean pronunciation: **언**더브러쉬
Example Sentences
- The detective found the missing phone hidden in the underbrush, along with three pizza boxes and a rubber duck.
- Wildlife photographers often wait patiently in the underbrush for hours to capture the perfect shot.
- My GPS said 'turn right,' but all I could see was a wall of underbrush and what looked like a very judgmental squirrel.
underbrush
NOUN//ˈʌndərbrʌʃ//
small trees, bushes, and other plants growing beneath the main canopy of a forest
A hiker pushes through thick underbrush beneath the forest canopy
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Origin
From Middle English, combining 'under' (beneath) and 'brush' (small woody plants). The term literally describes the small trees, shrubs, and plants that grow beneath the main canopy of a forest.
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“The detective found the missing phone hidden in the underbrush, along with three pizza boxes and a rubber duck.”
“Wildlife photographers often wait patiently in the underbrush for hours to capture the perfect shot.”
“My GPS said 'turn right,' but all I could see was a wall of underbrush and what looked like a very judgmental squirrel.”
“Forest fires can spread rapidly through dry underbrush during hot summer months.”
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