Definitions

1. noun

A dense growth of shrubs, small trees, or other vegetation, often difficult to pass through.

“The hikers had to navigate through the thicket to reach the summit.”

2. verb

To surround or obstruct something with a thicket of shrubs or other vegetation.

“The gardeners thicketed the area to keep out the deer.”

3. verb

To make something dense or thick, especially with shrubs or other vegetation.

“The seeds began to thicket and form a dense undergrowth.”