wood

A2
Pronunciation
/wʊd/
/wʊd/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.

Example Sentences
  • There was lots of wood on the beach.
2 Definition

The wood of a particular species of tree.

Example Sentences
  • Teak is much used for outdoor benches, but a number of other woods are also suitable, such as ipé, redwood, etc.
3 Definition

A forested or wooded area.

Example Sentences
  • He got lost in the woods beyond Seattle.
4 Definition

Firewood.

Example Sentences
  • We need more wood for the fire.
5 Definition

A type of golf club, the head of which was traditionally made of wood.

6 Definition

A woodwind instrument.

7 Definition

An erection of the penis.

Example Sentences
  • That girl at the strip club gave me wood.
8 Definition

Chess pieces.

9 Definition

(sometimes offensive, of a person) A peckerwood.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cover or plant with trees.

2 Definition

To hide behind trees.

3 Definition

To supply with wood, or get supplies of wood for.

Example Sentences
  • to wood a steamboat or a locomotive
4 Definition

To take or get a supply of wood.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Mad, insane, crazed.