Brake
Brake noun - A thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush.
Usage example: built a small shelter in the brake to watch for deer
Bosk
Bosk noun - A thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush.
Usage example: the thorny branches of the mesquite bosk provide quail and other desert birds with a safe haven from predators
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Synonyms for Bosk
Nearby Word: bosky
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