Wood
/wʊd/
Wood is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.
“There was lots of wood on the beach.”
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The wood of a particular species of tree.
“Teak is much used for outdoor benches, but a number of other woods are also suitable, such as ipé, redwood, etc.”
verb
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To supply with wood, or get supplies of wood for.
“to wood a steamboat or a locomotive”
- To take or get a supply of wood.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
timber wood lot
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