wood
Plural
woods
1
the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber
- He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood.
- The carpenter turned the piece of wood into a beautiful chair.
- The tree's wood was too soft for furniture, but good for papermaking.
- The woodpecker was busy pecking at the old wood.
- They used the wood to build a fire.
2
a place where many trees grow close together
- The fox disappeared into the underbrush of the wood.
- The old man knew every part of the wood.
- The wood provided shelter and food for many creatures.
- They go for a walk in the wood every evening.
- They often heard the hooting of owls from the wood at night.
3
any wind instrument other than the brass instruments
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4
a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head