birch
Plural
birches
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a deciduous tree known for its smooth bark, typically found in temperate and boreal forests
- The birch trees in the forest rustled gently in the breeze.
- We carved our initials into the smooth bark of a birch tree during our hike.
- Birch trees are known for their striking white bark that peels off in thin layers.
- In autumn, the leaves of the birch turn a vibrant yellow before they fall.
- The wood of birch trees is prized for its strength and flexibility, ideal for making furniture and plywood.
Synonyms:
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a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment
Synonyms:
3
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood