| Definitions | | hardwood |
|
noun (countable and uncountable)
- (countable) (mostly in botany and forestry) The wood from any dicotyledonous tree, without regard to its hardness.
- Balsa is a , but a soft hardwood.
- (countable) (in more general use) As the preceding but limited to those that are commercial timbers, and are at least average in hardness.
- In the USA, ash, hickory and oak are some of the most prominent domestic hardwoods.
- (countable) (forestry) The tree or tree species that yields the preceding.
- This has been planted extensively throughout the hills here.
- (uncountable) A joint term for the commercial timbers, without distinguishing which.
- You should have used for this window sill instead of this junk.
Translations: - French: bois de feuillu
- German: Hartholz
- Spanish: madera noble
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for hardwood for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
| |
|
