wood
- pronunciation:
- wUd
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the hard substance lying under the bark that composes the trunk and branches of a tree.
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| definition 2: |
such a substance cut and dried for use as a building material; lumber; timber.
- similar words:
- lumber, timber
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| definition 3: |
such a substance used for fuel; firewood.
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| definition 4: |
(usu. pl.) a collection of trees growing close together in one area; forest; grove.
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| definition 5: |
a wooden-headed golf club.
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| related words: |
brush, club, forest |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of or used for wood.
- similar words:
- wooden
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| definition 2: |
living or found in wood or woods.
wood animals |
| related words: |
cabinet |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
wooded, wooding, woods |
| definition 1: |
to plant or cover with trees.
- similar words:
- forest
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| definition 2: |
to furnish or fuel with wood.
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would sound alike but have different meanings.