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lock
Plural
hemlocks
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a tall evergreen tree with fine-grained wood, valued for construction and known for its dense foliage
- The hemlock forest provided a dense canopy that shaded the forest floor.
- The woodworker selected hemlock for its durability and ease of carving.
- Hemlock trees are prized for their straight trunks and resistance to decay.
- The lumber mill processed hemlock logs into timber for building houses.
- Foresters manage hemlock stands to maintain biodiversity and sustainable logging practices.
Synonyms:
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poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium