| acacia |
An acacia is a kind of tree that grows in warm areas of the world, especially in parts of Africa and Australia. |
| acorn |
An acorn is a very hard brown fruit that grows on a certain kind of tree called an oak. People can't eat acorns, but squirrels and chipmunks do. |
| against |
When you lean against a tree, it means that your body touches the tree and the tree supports your body. [1/4 definitions] |
| antler |
Antlers are something you might see on the head of a deer. They are like horns, but they look more like tree branches when they get large. Most female deer do not grow antlers, but all male deer grow them. |
| bamboo |
Bamboo is a kind of grass plant that grows very tall and has a hard, hollow stem. Bamboo grows very quickly. Some kinds of bamboo can grow as tall and straight as a tree. |
| bark2 |
Bark is what we call the outside covering of a tree. Sometimes old bark is loose, and you can take it off the tree with your fingers. Some trees have rough bark, but other trees have smooth bark. |
| 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 tree branches. |
| birch |
A birch is a kind of tree with smooth bark that is often white or gray. Birches lose their leaves in the fall and grow new leaves in the spring. The wood from birch trees is sometimes used to make furniture. |
| block |
If your little brother blocks the door to the bathroom, he makes it difficult for you to get into the bathroom. If a tree falls and blocks the road, cars can't get through. [1/3 definitions] |
| branch |
A branch is a part of a tree or bush. Branches grow out from the main part of the tree. |
| cacao |
Cacao is the seed from a certain kind of tree. Cacao is used in making chocolate and cocoa. This seed comes from a tree that grows in warm parts of the world, especially in Africa and South America. |
| cherry |
A cherry is a small, round, red fruit that grows on a certain type of tree. Some kinds of cherries are sweet, but some are not. People often eat sweet cherries, and sometimes they are baked in pies. [2 definitions] |
| chocolate |
Chocolate is a brown substance that we can eat. We often add sugar to it and eat it in candy and other sweet foods. It is sometimes used in foods that are not sweet too. It is made from the seeds of a certain tree that grows in warm places in South America, Africa, and parts of Asia. The trees are called cacao trees. Chocolate itself is not sweet. You have to add sugar to it if you want it to be sweet. [1/3 definitions] |
| Christmas |
Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated in the religion of Christianity. The holiday is on December 25 every year. It celebrates the birth of Christ, whose life began the religion of Christianity. People often celebrate Christmas by going to church, decorating a tree with pretty lights, and giving gifts. Many people who are not Christians also enjoy the traditions of Christmas by putting up a Christmas tree and giving presents. |
| Christmas tree |
A Christmas tree is a tree that is put up for the Christmas holiday and is usually decorated with lights and ornaments. A Christmas tree can be a real tree or a tree that is made in a factory. |
| cinnamon |
Cinnamon is a brown spice. It comes from Asia, and it is made from the dried bark of a tree. Americans often use cinnamon in baked things like breakfast rolls and apple pie. |
| climb |
When you climb something, you go up it. When you climb a tree, you use your hands and feet to go up the tree. When a truck climbs a hill, it goes up the hill. We often use the word climb when going up something is hard or when it is done in a special way. |
| coconut |
A coconut is the large fruit of a certain kind of tree that grows in warm places around the world. A coconut is very hard and brown on the outside. The inside of a coconut is white, and we can eat this part. This part is a little bit sweet and is often used in candies, cookies, and other foods. |
| cone |
Some kinds of trees produce things called cones that hold their seeds. We can't eat these cones, but they are really the fruit of the tree. Pine trees, and some trees similar to pines, grow cones for their seeds. [1/3 definitions] |
| conifer |
A conifer is a type of tree. A pine tree is one kind of conifer. Trees that are conifers produce cones that hold their seeds, and their leaves are very narrow and sharp. The leaves of conifers are called needles. Most conifers are green all the time. |
| damage |
If there is damage to something, something bad has happened to it and now it is broken or not perfect anymore. If a big tree falls on a car, it will cause damage to the car. If you say something mean to a friend, you might cause damage to your friendship. [1/2 definitions] |