beefwood

• Существительное, обозначающее одно из нескольких тропических деревьев или кустарников, дающих твёрдую, тяжёлую, красноватую древесину, часто используемую в столярном деле.

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.

   Тропическое дерево с твёрдой древесиной

   • 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.

   Synonymsbalata

2. Reddish heavy woodC1formal

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

   Красное тяжёлое дерево

   • 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.

   Австралийское казуариновое дерево

   • 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.

   Synonymsshe-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.

   Дерево с блестящими листьями

   • 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.

   Источник твёрдой красноватой древесины

   • 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.