WOODS
Definition of WOODS
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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.
"There was lots of wood on the beach."
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The wood of a particular species of tree.
"Teak is much used for outdoor benches, but a number of other woods are also suitable, such as ipé, redwood, etc."
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A forested or wooded area.
"He got lost in the woods beyond Seattle."
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To cover or plant with trees.
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To hide behind trees.
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To supply with wood, or get supplies of wood for.
"to wood a steamboat or a locomotive"
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(sometimes offensive, of a person) A peckerwood.
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(usually with plural construction, sometimes with singular construction) A dense collection of trees, usually one covering a relatively small area; usually smaller than a forest.
"These woods are part of the Campbell property."
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For chemical behavior purposes, trees in full leaf (coniferous or medium-dense deciduous forests).
Source: Wiktionary