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wood

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Definition

Wood is a natural material that comes from trees. It is made up of long, thin cells that are arranged in layers. The cells are filled with a substance called cellulose, which gives wood its strength and stiffness.

Wood is used to make many different things, such as furniture, houses, and boats. It is also used to make paper, pencils, and musical instruments.

How can the word be used?

The house was made of wood.

wood

Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • the hard, fibrous substance that makes up the trunks and branches of trees.
  • a forest or wooded area.
  • a piece of wood used for a particular purpose, such as a baseball bat or a piece of furniture.

Adjective:

  • made of wood.
  • relating to wood.

Etymology

The word "wood" comes from the Old English word "wudu", which also means "the hard, fibrous substance that makes up the trunks and branches of trees".

The first recorded use of the word "wood" in English was in the 7th century.

Question

What are the different uses of wood?