Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shaw
noun
/ʃɔː/
Definition
A place that is covered with trees or bushes; a small wooded area.
Examples
- The deer often retreated to the quiet shaw for protection.
- We wandered through the shaw, enjoying the sounds of nature.
- In the old tale, the hero found a hidden treasure in the heart of the shaw.
Meaning
Shaw typically refers to a thicket, copse, or a small grove of trees, often used in a poetic or rural context.
Synonyms
- thicket
- copse
- grove
- woodland
