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Definition of brushwood

brushwood

/ˈbrʌʃ.wʊd/
brush · wood
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• noun

1

A dense growth of low bushes, shrubs, and small trees forming thick undergrowth.

Example

"The hikers had to clear a narrow path through the tangled brushwood to reach the riverbank."

2

Cut or broken twigs and small branches gathered for use as kindling or fuel.

Example

"The campers gathered dry brushwood from the forest floor to start their evening fire."

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• Nearby Words

brushlike
brushoff
brushstroke
brushwood
brushwork
brushy
brusque

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English as a compound of 'brush' (from Anglo-Norman 'brousse', meaning underbrush or thicket) and Old English 'wudu' (wood).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brushwood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brushwood
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