beech
/bitʃ/
noun
- A large tree with smooth gray bark and small edible nuts, common in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- We collected a basket of beech nuts during our walk in the woods.
- The old beech in the park has been standing for over two hundred years.
- The carpenter chose beech for the dining table because of its strength and fine grain.
- The hard, pale wood of the beech tree, used for furniture, flooring, and tools.
- The kitchen chairs are made of solid beech and have lasted for decades.
- The handle of the hammer was carved from beech.
- Beech is a popular choice for wooden toys because it is durable and smooth.