copse Meaning & Definition
What Does Copse Mean?
As a noun, copse means A coppice: an area of woodland managed by coppicing (periodic cutting near stump level). It is also used to mean Any thicket of small trees or shrubs, coppiced or not. As a verb, it means To trim or cut.
Word Facts for Copse
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɒps/ |
| Synonyms | brush, thicket and coppice |
| Plural | copses |
| Verb forms | copses, copsing, copsed |
Copse Definition (Noun)
- A coppice: an area of woodland managed by coppicing (periodic cutting near stump level).
- Any thicket of small trees or shrubs, coppiced or not.
- Any woodland or woodlot.
Copse as a Verb
- To trim or cut.
- To plant and preserve.
Synonyms of Copse
Copse synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
copse (plural copses)
copse (third-person singular simple present copses, present participle copsing, simple past and past participle copsed)
Words That Rhyme With Copse
Origin of Copse
1578, from coppice, by contraction, originally meaning “small wood grown for purposes of periodic cutting”.
Copse: Your Questions Answered
Is copse a noun or a verb?
Copse is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for copse?
You can replace copse with words such as brush, thicket and coppice. See the full list of copse synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of copse?
The plural of copse is copses.
What is the past tense of copse?
The past tense of copse is copsed. The present participle is copsing.