Wood
(noun)
- A hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of trees and is used as a fuel or raw material.
- A large area of land covered with trees.
- A piece of this material used in construction or as fuel.
Origin:
Old english wudu, of germanic origin; related to dutch woud and german wald.
Examples:
- He built a wooden cabin in the woods.
- They chopped wood for the fire.
- The desk was made of solid wood.
- The forest provides a habitat for many species of plants and animals.
- The wooden structure of the bridge was weakened by rot.