white ash

• Type d'arbre feuillu originaire de l'est de l'Amérique du Nord, prisé pour son bois dur et léger utilisé pour fabriquer des battes de baseball, des manches d'outils et des meubles. Désigne aussi ce bois lui-même.

A type of hardwood tree native to eastern North America, valued for its strong, lightweight wood used in baseball bats, tool handles, and furniture.

1. Tree speciesB2formalamerican

   A large deciduous tree (Fraxinus americana) native to eastern North America, known for its strong wood and compound leaves.

   frêne blanc d'Amérique

   • The white ash tree is commonly planted for its shade and fall color.
   • White ash wood is prized for making baseball bats and tool handles.
   • The leaves of the white ash turn a deep purple in autumn.

2. Residue from burningB1formal

   The light-colored, powdery remains left after something, such as wood or paper, has been completely burned.

   cendre blanche

   • After the campfire died out, only white ash remained.
   • The white ash from the volcano covered the surrounding fields.
   • He swept the white ash from the fireplace into a bucket.