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wood

1 of 1noun
/wʊd/
Forms:woods
1

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

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  • He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood.
  • The carpenter turned the piece of wood into a beautiful chair.
  • The tree's wood was too soft for furniture, but good for papermaking.
  • The woodpecker was busy pecking at the old wood.
  • They used the wood to build a fire.
2

a place where many trees grow close together

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  • The fox disappeared into the underbrush of the wood.
  • The old man knew every part of the wood.
  • The wood provided shelter and food for many creatures.
  • They go for a walk in the wood every evening.
  • They often heard the hooting of owls from the wood at night.
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3

any wind instrument other than the brass instruments

4

a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head