Undergrowth
/ˈʌndəˌrɡroʊθ/
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Definition
(noun) The plants in a forest which only reach a relatively low height (such as shrubs and bushes).
Sentence Examples
The work mostly consists of removing undergrowth and clearing away litter.
The truck got stuck in the undergrowth.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The path was almost completely hidden by the thick ____, making it very difficult for the hikers to find their way today.