Wood: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฒ
wood
[ wสd ]
material for construction
Wood is a hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub. It is used for construction, making furniture, and as a source of fuel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The table was made of solid wood.
- They used wood to build the house.
forest or wooded area
Wood also refers to an area covered with trees or shrubs. It can be used to describe a forest or wooded area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They went for a walk in the wood.
- The wood was full of wildlife.
Translations
Translations of the word "wood" in other languages:
๐ต๐น madeira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเคกเคผเฅ (lakdi)
๐ฉ๐ช Holz
๐ฎ๐ฉ kayu
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะตะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ drewno
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจๆ (mokuzai)
๐ซ๐ท bois
๐ช๐ธ madera
๐น๐ท ahลap
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌด (namu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุดุจ (khashab)
๐จ๐ฟ dลevo
๐ธ๐ฐ drevo
๐จ๐ณ ๆจๆ (mรนcรกi)
๐ธ๐ฎ les
๐ฎ๐ธ viรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาะฐั (aฤaล)
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแ (xe)
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤac
๐ฒ๐ฝ madera
Etymology
The word 'wood' originated from the Old English word 'wudu', which has Germanic roots. Wood has been an essential material for construction, fuel, and various other purposes throughout human history. It has played a crucial role in the development of civilizations, providing shelter, tools, and warmth. The use of wood continues to be important in modern times, with sustainable forestry practices being emphasized for environmental conservation.
See also: blackwood, underwood, woodcraft, woodcut, woodcutter, woodcutting, wooden, woodland, woods, woodshop, woodsman, woodwork, woodworker, woodworking, woodworm, woody.