Use 'brushwood' when discussing natural environments or outdoor activities such as camping and hiking. We collected some dry brushwood to start our campfire.
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Temporary Structures
'Brushwood' is often used to describe materials for building rudimentary shelters or huts in survival situations. Using brushwood, they constructed a rough lean-to for protection against the wind.
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Gardening Cleanup
After pruning or clearing vegetation, the remains are referred to as 'brushwood', typically to be disposed of or burned. The brushwood from the pruned bushes was piled up for the bonfire.