hedgerow
CEFR: C1
A continuous line of densely planted shrubs, bushes, and occasional trees forming a rural boundary between agricultural fields.
Synonyms
- living fence
- bocage barrier
Common Collocations
- ancient hedgerow
- hedgerow habitat
- plant a hedgerow
Example Sentence
Ancient hedgerows serve as vital ecological corridors for migratory songbirds and small mammals across fragmented farmland.