beefwood

• Substantiv, das verschiedene tropische Bäume oder Sträucher mit hartem, schwerem, rötlichem Holz bezeichnet, das oft in der Tischlerei verwendet wird.

A noun referring to any of several tropical trees or shrubs that yield a hard, heavy, reddish timber, often used in cabinetwork.

1. Tropical hardwood treeC1formal

   A tropical tree that produces balata gum and heavy, red timber.

   Tropischer Hartholzbaum

   • The beefwood tree is valued for its durable red timber.
   • Balata gum is harvested from certain species of beefwood.
   • Beefwood timber is often used in heavy construction.

   Synonymebalata

2. Reddish heavy woodC1formal

   Any of several heavy, hard, reddish woods from tropical trees, used for cabinetwork.

   Rotes schweres Holz

   • The cabinet was made from polished beefwood.
   • Beefwood is prized for its rich color and density.
   • Craftsmen often choose beefwood for fine furniture.

3. Australian Casuarina treeC1formalaustralian

   An Australian tree of the genus Casuarina, known for its hard, heavy, red wood used in cabinetry.

   Australische Kasuarine

   • The Australian beefwood is a common sight in coastal forests.
   • Casuarina beefwood is used for making tool handles.
   • Beefwood from Australia is exported for specialty woodworking.

   Synonymeshe-oak

4. Shiny-leaved treeC1formal

   A tree or tall shrub with shiny leaves and clusters of fragrant creamy-white flowers, yielding hard, heavy, reddish wood.

   Baum mit glänzenden Blättern

   • The beefwood tree's creamy-white flowers attract many bees.
   • Its shiny leaves make the beefwood an ornamental plant.
   • The wood from this beefwood species is used for decorative items.

5. Hard reddish wood sourceC1formal

   Any tree that produces hard, heavy, reddish wood.

   Quelle harten rötlichen Holzes

   • Several tropical trees are collectively called beefwood due to their similar timber.
   • Beefwood is a common name for trees yielding dense red lumber.
   • The heavy reddish wood of beefwood is resistant to decay.