muzzlewood

/ˈmɪzəlwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

the wood of a tree, especially a deciduous tree, that has been cut back to a stump or a small section of trunk, often used as a barrier or a fence.

“The park ranger used the muzzlewood to block the path and prevent visitors from entering the closed area.”

Synonyms

  • fencepost
  • tree trunk

Antonyms

  • entrance
  • gate