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    wood
    /wʊd/

    noun

    • 1. the hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub, used for fuel or timber: "a block of wood" Similar timberplanksplankinglumber
    • 2. an area of land, smaller than a forest, that is covered with growing trees: "a thick hedge divided the wood from the field" Similar forestwoodlandtreescopse

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWOOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Wood is a hard substance that forms the branches and trunks of trees and can be used as a building material, for making things, or as a fuel. Learn more about the different types, uses, and meanings of wood with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WoodWood - Wikipedia

    Wood is a structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It is an organic material – a natural composite of cellulose fibers that are strong in tension and embedded in a matrix of lignin that resists compression.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › woodWood Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word wood, from the hard fibrous substance of trees to a dense growth of trees to a golf club. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of wood.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWOOD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of wood as a noun and an adjective, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the difference between wood and woodland, and explore related words and phrases.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › woodWOOD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Wood definition: the hard, fibrous substance composing most of the stem and branches of a tree or shrub, and lying beneath the bark; the xylem.. See examples of WOOD used in a sentence.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionwood noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of wood as a noun in English. Find out the different types, parts and idioms of wood, and how to use it in sports and geography.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › woodWood - definition of wood by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of wood as a noun, adjective, and verb. Compare wood with related terms such as woodland, woodwind, and woodwork.