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- DictionaryUn·der·brush/ˈəndərˌbrəSH/
noun
- 1. shrubs and small trees forming the undergrowth in a forest. North American
Underbrush definition, shrubs, saplings, low vines, etc., growing under the large trees in a wood or forest. See more.
Factsheet. What does the verb underbrush mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb underbrush. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. See meaning & use.
definition: small shrubs, trees, and other plants growing beneath taller trees, as in a forest.
Definition of underbrush. as in undergrowth. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. undergrowth. vegetation. foliage. flora. greenery. herbage. green. prairie. grassland. leafage. verdure. Thesaurus Entries Near underbrush. underbody. underbrushes. See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry. Style. “Underbrush.”
noun as in undergrowth. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Strongest match. thicket. Strong matches. brake. brushwood. bush. coppice. copse. underwood. Weak matches. boscage. boskage. understory. Discover More. Example Sentences. Wildlife researchers often trek through jungles and underbrush to find animals. From Science News For Students.
In forestry and ecology, understory ( American English ), or understorey ( Commonwealth English ), also known as underbrush or undergrowth, includes plant life growing beneath the forest canopy without penetrating it to any great extent, but above the forest floor.
2 days ago · Global warming means more fires. Hotter, drier conditions, coupled with dry grasses and underbrush that accumulated over decades of fire suppression, have made large wildfires more common.
