beechwood

/ˈbitʃˌwʊd/
noun
  1. The hard, pale wood of the beech tree, used for furniture, flooring, and tools.
    • The carpenter chose beechwood for the bookshelves due to its strength and smooth grain.
    • Beechwood is often used for cutting boards because it is hard and doesn't stain easily.
    • The kitchen chairs are made of solid beechwood.
  2. A forest or grove of beech trees.
    • In autumn, the beechwood floor was covered with a golden carpet of leaves.
    • The old beechwood was home to many birds and wildflowers.
    • We took a walk through the beechwood near the village.
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