Wood

/wʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The hard, fibrous material that makes up the trunk and branches of trees and shrubs.

The carpenter used solid wood to construct the furniture.

A forested area or a collection of trees.

They took a walk in the wood behind their house.

The central part of a tree trunk, often used for fuel or construction.

He chopped some wood for the fireplace.

Material (usually of plant origin) that is used primarily in construction, crafting, or as fuel.

The artist carved a beautiful sculpture from a piece of wood.

verb

To furnish a structure with wood or to fit with wood.

They plan to wood the house interior for a rustic look.

Old English 'wudu', related to Proto-Germanic 'widuwaz'.

up the woods

In a rural or secluded location.

woodwork

The craft or art of making things out of wood.

knock on wood

A phrase used to express a desire for good luck or to prevent misfortune.

timber

Wood prepared and used for building.

lumber

Wood that has been processed into beams and planks.

forest

A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

Wood refers to an erection.

He had a bit of wood after looking at the attractive model.

Wood can mean something boring or dull.

That movie was complete wood; I fell asleep halfway through.