Meaning of the word tussock in English

What does tussock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tussock

US /ˈtʌs.ək/
UK /ˈtʌs.ək/

Noun

a compact clump of grass or the like

Example:
The sheep grazed on the sparse grass between the tussocks.
He stumbled over a large tussock and nearly fell.