Canebrake (Noun)
Meaning
A dense growth of cane (especially giant cane).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The alligator waded through the dense canebrake that lined the bayou, searching for its next meal.
- Canebrakes provided the perfect shelter for deer during hunting season, making them a challenging target.
- Hikers struggled to make their way through the dense canebrake that blocked their path to the waterfall.
- As the hurricane made landfall, strong winds battered the fragile canebrake that surrounded the coastal village.
- Early settlers in the region used the dense canebrake for thatching roofs and crafting tools.