Wood Definition & Meaning

wood
noun
  1. the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
  2. the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
  3. United States film actress (1938-1981)
  4. English conductor (1869-1944)
  5. English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887)
  6. United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942)
  7. any wind instrument other than the brass instruments
  8. a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head; "metal woods are now standard"

Synonyms for wood

forest noun

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area land that is covered with trees and shrubs establish a forest

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wooden adj

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood; "a wooden box

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woods noun

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

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woodwind noun

any wind instrument other than the brass instruments

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"Wood" in song lyrics

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  • "Damn this kush taste good and my backer wood"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back
  • "Wiggle in the shop, I grip the Oak wood"
    2 Pistols f/ BMU
  • "I heard Rob never got the wood"
    3rd Bass — Oval Office

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Frequently asked questions

What does wood mean?
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area United States film actress (1938-1981) English conductor (1869-1944) English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887) United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942) any wind instrument other than the brass instruments a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head
What part of speech is wood?
Wood is a noun.
How many definitions does wood have?
Wood has 8 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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