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Canebrake: meaning, definitions and examples

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canebrake

 

[ ˈkeɪnˌbreɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant habitat

A canebrake is a type of dense thicket of cane, typically found in wetlands. It usually comprises tall grasses or bamboo-like plants and serves as a unique ecosystem. Canebrakes can support a variety of wildlife and are crucial for maintaining biodiversity. These habitats can also play an important role in flood control and soil stabilization.

Synonyms

bamboo grove, reed bed, thicket

Examples of usage

  • The canebrake was home to many birds.
  • They walked through the dense canebrake.
  • The canebrake provided shelter from the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "canebrake" in other languages:

🇵🇹 canavial

🇮🇳 गन्ना खेत

🇩🇪 Zuckerrohrfeld

🇮🇩 ladang tebu

🇺🇦 трав'яний масив

🇵🇱 trzcina

🇯🇵 カナブレイク

🇫🇷 canne à sucre

🇪🇸 cañaveral

🇹🇷 şeker kamışı tarlası

🇰🇷 사탕수수밭

🇸🇦 حقل قصب السكر

🇨🇿 rýžový porost

🇸🇰 trstinový porast

🇨🇳 甘蔗田

🇸🇮 cane

🇮🇸 sukkurreyr

🇰🇿 қант қамысы алқабы

🇬🇪 შაქრის ნარგავი

🇦🇿 şəkər qamışı sahəsi

🇲🇽 cañaveral

Etymology

The term 'canebrake' is derived from the word 'cane,' referring to the tall, slender, bamboo-like grass that grows in these dense thickets, coupled with 'brake,' an Old English term meaning a thicket or a place overgrown with shrubs or brambles. This combination highlights its features as a growth of cane-like plants. The use of the word has been documented in early American literature, where it often describes the landscape of the southeastern United States. Canebrakes were historically important habitats for various species and served as significant areas for hunting and agriculture for Native Americans and early settlers. Over the years, there has been a growing recognition of the ecological importance of these habitats, especially in terms of supporting wildlife and contributing to the overall health of the environment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,894, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.