| 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] |
| basket |
a container made of materials such as wood strips, grass, or straw that are woven or laced together. [1/3 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] |
| bedding |
material such as straw or wood chips used as a bed for animals. [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] |
| board |
a flat, cut piece of wood; plank. [2/8 definitions] |
| bow2 |
a weapon used for shooting arrows. A bow is made of a curved strip of wood or other material with a cord stretched tight between the two ends. [2/4 definitions] |
| brace |
a tool used for holding and turning bits that bore holes in wood. [1/7 definitions] |
| carpenter |
a person who builds or repairs houses and other things made of wood. |