B2 adjective محايد

brushwood

/ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd/

Brushwood refers to a collection of small twigs, broken branches, and sticks that have fallen from trees or been cleared from shrubs. It is commonly found on the forest floor and is often used as kindling for starting fires or for building simple shelters.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.

We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.

2

The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.

The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.

3

Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.

Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
brushwood
صفة
brushy
مرتبط
underbrush
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'brush' part as the thin bristles of a broom—brushwood consists of wood pieces that are as thin and brittle as broom bristles.

اختبار سريع

The scout suggested we search for some dry _______ to help light the fire quickly.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: brushwood

أمثلة

1

We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.

everyday

We gathered some dry brushwood from under the oak trees to get the campfire going.

2

The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.

formal

The estate manager ordered the removal of excess brushwood to minimize the risk of seasonal wildfires.

3

Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.

informal

Just toss that pile of brushwood into the corner of the yard for now.

4

The density of the brushwood provides a crucial micro-habitat for various small mammals and insects.

academic

The density of the brushwood provides a crucial micro-habitat for various small mammals and insects.

5

The landscaping proposal includes a specific line item for the clearing and disposal of all accumulated brushwood.

business

The landscaping proposal includes a specific line item for the clearing and disposal of all accumulated brushwood.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
brushwood
صفة
brushy
مرتبط
underbrush

تلازمات شائعة

dry brushwood dry brushwood
gather brushwood gather brushwood
a pile of brushwood a pile of brushwood
clear away brushwood clear away brushwood
tangled brushwood tangled brushwood

العبارات الشائعة

bundle of brushwood

bundle of brushwood

hidden in the brushwood

hidden in the brushwood

brushwood fence

brushwood fence

يُخلط عادةً مع

brushwood vs firewood

Firewood usually refers to larger logs used for a sustained flame, while brushwood refers to thin twigs and sticks.

brushwood vs underbrush

Underbrush refers to living shrubs and bushes growing under trees, while brushwood usually refers to dead, fallen woody material.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Brushwood is an uncountable noun. It is often used in descriptive writing or technical contexts regarding forestry and fire safety.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often mistakenly use 'brushwoods' as a plural form; it should be treated as a mass noun (e.g., 'a lot of brushwood').

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'brush' part as the thin bristles of a broom—brushwood consists of wood pieces that are as thin and brittle as broom bristles.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Middle English 'brusche' (meaning twigs/thicket) combined with 'wode' (wood).

أنماط نحوية

Uncountable noun (mass noun). Often functions as an attributive noun before other nouns like 'fire' or 'pile'.
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السياق الثقافي

In historical rural societies, gathering brushwood was a vital daily activity for peasant families to heat their homes and cook meals.

اختبار سريع

The scout suggested we search for some dry _______ to help light the fire quickly.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: brushwood

كلمات ذات صلة

pale

A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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