shagbark
/ˈʃæɡˌbɑrk/
noun
- A type of hickory tree (Carya ovata) with bark that peels off in long, rough strips.
- The shagbark in the backyard provides plenty of shade in summer.
- The shagbark's peeling bark makes it easy to identify in the forest.
- We collected nuts from the shagbark to roast for a snack.
- The wood of the shagbark hickory tree, valued for its strength and use in tool handles and smoking meat.
- The handle of the axe was made from shagbark, which is very durable.
- Shagbark is a popular choice for making drumsticks because of its hardness.
- They used shagbark wood to smoke the bacon for a rich flavor.