WOOD
Wood
Wood is a hard, fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It has been used for thousands of years for both fuel and as a construction material. It is an organic material, a natural composite of cellulose fibers embedded in a matrix of lignin which resists compression. Wood is sometimes defined as only the secondary xylem in the stems of trees, or it is defined more broadly to include the same type of tissue elsewhere such as in tree roots or in other plants such as shrubs. In a living tree it performs a support function, enabling woody plants to grow large or to stand up by themselves. It also mediates the transfer of ...The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Wood
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WOOD
WOOD is a news/talk radio station broadcasting at 1300 kHz and 106.9 FM in Michigan, United States. WOOD-AM is licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan and WOOD-FM to Muskegon, Michigan.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: WOOD (AM)
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wood
Noun
- 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.
- The wood of a particular species of tree.
- A forested or wooded area.
- Firewood.
- A type of golf club, the head of which was traditionally made of wood.
- A woodwind instrument.
- An erection.
- Chess pieces.
Noun (etymology 2)
- A peckerwood.
Verb
- To cover or plant with 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.
Adjective
- Made of or with wood.
Adjective (etymology 2)
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