- pronunciation:
- wUd
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noun |
| definition 1: |
Wood is the material that makes up the hard parts of a tree. Wood is often used to make things like furniture, floors, or parts of buildings. Wood can burn. It can also float on top of water.
The old houses in our neighborhood are made of wood.My dad chopped some wood for the campfire.
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| definition 2: |
Many trees growing close together in one area is called a wood or a woods. Many animals, such as deer, birds, rabbits, and squirrels, might have their homes there. A woods is like a forest, but usually smaller. Sometimes there is a woods near your house or even in a large city park where people can go for a walk.
The deer ran off into the woods.
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| related words: |
club |
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