bramble

/ˈbræm.bəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a thorny shrub or bush, especially blackberry or raspberry, with flexible canes that can form a dense thicket.

“The hikers had to navigate through a thick bramble of bushes to reach the top of the hill.”

2. verb

to gather or pick brambles, especially for making fences or for fuel.

“Many farmers bramble the areas around their fields to create natural fences.”

Synonyms

  • bush
  • thicket
  • thorn

Antonyms

  • clear
  • open