Brushwood or undergrowth, sometimes in the form of a hedge.
A forest or wood; woodland generally.
Land with mostly undergrowth and few trees; also, land in between forests or woods; pastureland which is not in use.
A hedge, especially one made from brushwood which has been wattled; also, a movable frame made from wattled branches, a hurdle.
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
A bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base.
A military ceremony to lower the flag.
The move of a piece from a threatened position.
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.
A period of meditation, prayer or study.
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
A signal for a military withdrawal.
Withdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
To slope back.
To withdraw military forces
To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures.
To withdraw from a position, go back.
a retreating forehead