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Pinewood - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

pinewood

/ˈpaɪnˌwʊd/ /ˈpaɪnˌwʊd/

Definition:

Wood from pine trees, often used for construction or furniture.

Synonyms:

Pine timber, softwood, lumber, deal

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

hardwood, metalwork

Common Collocations:

pinewood forest, pinewood furniture, pinewood derby

Derivatives:

pinewoods (plural), pinewooded (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "pinewood" to specify wood from pine trees, not other types of wood or materials.

Common Phrases:

pinewood derby, heart of pinewood, pinewood forest trail

Etymology:

Derived from "pine" (tree) + "wood" (material), referring to the timber of pine trees.

Examples:

  • 1. The carpenter chose pinewood for the bookshelf.
  • 2. The cabin was built with sturdy pinewood logs.
  • 3. She carved a small figurine from smooth pinewood.
  • 4. The scent of fresh pinewood filled the workshop.

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