woods

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/wʊdz/ English

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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.”
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.”
A forested or wooded area.“He got lost in the woods beyond Seattle.”
Firewood.“We need more wood for the fire.”

To cover or plant with trees.
To hide behind trees.
To supply with wood, or get supplies of wood for.“to wood a steamboat or a locomotive”
To take or get a supply of wood.

(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.”
For chemical behavior purposes, trees in full leaf (coniferous or medium-dense deciduous forests).