annual ring |
one of the rings of wood on the inside of a tree that can be seen when the tree is cut into logs. Each ring represents a year of growth. |
ash2 |
the wood of such a tree. [1/2 definitions] |
auger |
a tool used by carpenters to make holes in wood. |
awl |
a tool used to make holes in leather or wood. Awls are small and have a sharp point. |
ax |
a tool with a blade attached to the end of a long handle. An ax is used for chopping wood. |
balsa |
a tree of tropical America, whose wood is very light in weight. [2 definitions] |
bar1 |
a long counter, often made of smooth, shiny wood, used as a serving area for food or beverages. [1/10 definitions] |
barrel |
a round container with a flat top and bottom and bulging sides, often made of wood boards and metal hoops. [1/4 definitions] |
basement |
A basement is a space in a building that is under the ground. People often keep things that they don't need every day in their basement. Some people use their basement as a place to play games and relax or to do certain kinds of work like making things with wood or washing clothes. |
basket |
a container made of materials such as wood strips, grass, or straw that are woven or laced together. [1/3 definitions] |
bass1 |
A bass is an instrument for playing music. It is also called a double bass. A bass is a large instrument that is made of wood and has four strings. It looks like a very large violin, and you play it standing up. [1/2 definitions] |
bat1 |
a club of wood or metal used to hit the ball in baseball, softball, or cricket. [1/3 definitions] |
bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. [1/5 definitions] |
beaver1 |
A beaver is an animal that lives in and out of the water in rivers and lakes. It has long, sharp front teeth that can cut wood, and it has thick brown fur and a wide flat tail. Beavers are famous for working hard to make their homes out of wood. |
bedding |
material such as straw or wood chips used as a bed for animals. [1/2 definitions] |
bench |
A bench is a long seat. Benches are often made of wood, and sometimes they have no back. We often see benches in parks and museums. [1/2 definitions] |
bin |
a container or space for storing things such as wood, certain foods, or coal. Bins are also used for storing things that will be discarded later. |
birch |
a tree or shrub with hard wood and smooth bark that can be peeled off. |
block |
a solid piece of hard material, such as wood or concrete, with flat sides. [2/9 definitions] |
blockhouse |
a fort or building with openings for weapons to fire through, formerly built of heavy wood boards. [1/2 definitions] |