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boxwood

/ˈbɒks.wʊd/

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noun

/ˈbɒks.wʊd/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее очень твердую, прочную, мелкозернистую светло-желтую древесину самшита, используемую в тонких столярных работах, таких как музыкальные инструменты, инкрустация и гравюрные доски; также относится к вечнозеленым кустарникам или небольшим деревьям, дающим эту древесину.

A noun referring to a very hard, tough, close-grained light yellow wood from the box tree, used in delicate woodwork such as musical instruments, inlays, and engraving blocks; also refers to the evergreen shrubs or small trees that produce this wood.

  1. Wood materialB2formal

    A very hard, dense, fine-grained, light yellow wood obtained from the common box tree, valued for its durability and used in delicate woodworking such as musical instruments, inlays, and engraving blocks.

    ruСамшит

    • The luthier used boxwood for the violin's pegs and tailpiece.
    • Intricate carvings in boxwood are highly prized by collectors.
    • Engravers prefer boxwood blocks for their fine detail and longevity.

    Synonymsbox

  2. Evergreen shrub or treeB1formal

    A type of evergreen shrub or small tree, known for its dense, glossy foliage and often used in hedges and topiary.

    ruСамшит

    • The garden was bordered with neatly trimmed boxwood hedges.
    • Boxwood is a popular choice for formal topiary designs.
    • Ancient boxwood trees can live for several hundred years.

    Synonymsboxbuxus

Forms
  • boxwoods plural form
  • boxwoods' possessive plural form
  • boxwood's possessive singular form