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thicket

noun

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Meaning

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A dense group of bushes or trees, often difficult to move through.

Example Sentence

The lost hikers had to push their way through a dense thicket of thorny bushes to find the trail again.

Usage Note

Describes an area where plants, especially bushes and small trees, grow very closely together, making it hard to pass. It can also refer to a dense mass of anything.