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woods

The correct spelling is woods.

How to pronounce woods

/wʊdz/
noun

IPA: /wʊdz/

Say it like: Woo-ds

The correct spelling is woods. 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. For example: "There was lots of wood on the beach."

Usage Examples

There was lots of wood on the beach.

Teak is much used for outdoor benches, but a number of other woods are also suitable, such as ipé, redwood, etc.

He got lost in the woods beyond Seattle.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.The wood of a particular species of tree.
  3. 3.A forested or wooded area.
  4. 4.Firewood.
  5. 5.A type of golf club, the head of which was traditionally made of wood.

verb

  1. 1.To cover or plant with trees.
  2. 2.To hide behind trees.
  3. 3.To supply with wood, or get supplies of wood for.
  4. 4.To take or get a supply of wood.

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