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brier patch

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun brier patch has 1 sense
  1. brier, brierpatch, brier patch - tangled mass of prickly plants
    --1 is a kind of vegetation, flora

Definitions from the Web

Brier Patch

Noun:

1. A thorny patch of shrubs, particularly of the blackberry or wild rose variety.

Example sentence: Walking through the brier patch was a painful experience due to the sharp thorns.

Related product: Brier patch gloves

Noun:

2. A difficult or challenging situation that is actually favorable or advantageous.

Example sentence: Although most people would consider it a setback, she saw the opportunity as a chance to prove herself in the brier patch of competition.

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