Wood: meaning, definitions and examples

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wood

 

[ wสŠd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Materials
Context #1 | Noun

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

lumber, timber, woodland

Examples of usage

  • The table was made of solid wood.
  • They used wood to build the house.
Context #2 | Noun

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

forest, grove, woods

Examples of usage

  • They went for a walk in the wood.
  • The wood was full of wildlife.
Context #3 | Verb

to gather or collect firewood

To wood means to gather or collect firewood. It is often used in the context of preparing for a fire.

Synonyms

collect, gather, harvest

Examples of usage

  • We need to wood before starting the campfire.
  • He spent the afternoon wooding in the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "wood" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น madeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค•เคกเคผเฅ€ (lakdi)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Holz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kayu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั€ะตะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drewno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœจๆ (mokuzai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ madera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ahลŸap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜๋ฌด (namu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดุจ (khashab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dล™evo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drevo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจๆ (mรนcรกi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ les

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ะฐัˆ (aฤŸaลŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ” (xe)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸac

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,302, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.