wood

[wʊd]

wood Definition

the hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub, used for fuel or timber.

Using wood: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wood" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The table is made of wood.

  • Example

    He chopped some wood for the fire.

  • Example

    The house was built with wood.

  • Example

    The forest is full of tall trees and thick wood.

wood Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wood

Phrases with wood

  • hidden or lost in a forest or wooded area

    Example

    The hikers got lost in the wood and had to spend the night there.

  • out of danger or difficulty

    Example

    After the surgery, the patient is still recovering but out of the wood.

  • a wood of one's own

    a small woodland owned by an individual or family

    Example

    She always dreamed of having a wood of her own where she could walk and enjoy nature.

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Summary: wood in Brief

The term 'wood' [wʊd] refers to the hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub. It is used for fuel or timber and can be found in various contexts such as furniture, construction, and heating. Phrases like 'in the wood' and 'out of the wood' denote being lost or safe from danger, while 'a wood of one's own' refers to a small woodland owned by an individual or family.

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