Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thwaite
noun
/θweɪt/
Definition
A clearing or meadow, often in a forest or wooded area.
Examples
- The farmer cultivated a thwaite to expand his fields.
- We found a lovely thwaite where we could set up our picnic.
Meaning
The term refers to an area of land that has been cleared for agricultural purposes or is simply an open space among trees.
Synonyms
- clearing
- meadow
- glade
- pasture
