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canebrakes

/ˈkeɪnˌbreɪks/

NOUN

1. Dense thickets of cane plants

Dense areas of closely growing sugarcane, bamboo, or similar tall plants that form thick, often difficult-to-penetrate vegetation.

1.1. Dense natural vegetation

Thick growths of cane plants, bamboo, or similar vegetation that create tangled areas of natural plant cover.

Synonyms

  • thickets
  • brakes
  • boscages
  • boskages
  • bosks
  • brushwoods
  • copses
  • coppices
  • groves

Antonyms

  • clearings
  • open spaces
  • barren areas

Examples

  • The path wound through the canebrakes, making it difficult to see what lay ahead.
  • The canebrakes along the river provided shelter for wild animals.
  • Several species of birds and insects lived among the dense canebrakes.

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1.2. Wildlife shelter and habitat

Thickly vegetated areas that provide hiding places and natural habitats for birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • exposed areas
  • open fields
  • clearings

Examples

  • The canebrakes near the swamp are home to many reptiles and amphibians.
  • Wild animals often retreat into the canebrakes when disturbed.
  • The dense canebrakes provided a safe nesting area for several bird species.

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