wood

• Matériau dur et fibreux constituant la partie principale du tronc ou des branches d'un arbre ou d'un arbuste, utilisé pour la construction, le chauffage ou d'autres usages.

A noun referring to the hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub, used for building, fuel, or other purposes.

indénombrable

1. Material from treesA1formal

   The hard fibrous substance that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree.

   bois (matériau)

   • The table is made of solid wood.
   • They built a fence from old wood.
   • She prefers wooden furniture over plastic.

   Synonymeslumbertimber

2. Forest or wooded areaA1formal

   A large area covered with trees.

   bois (étendue boisée)

   • We went for a walk in the wood.
   • The house is surrounded by dense wood.
   • Birds live in the wood near the village.

   Synonymescopseforestgrovethickettimberlandwoodland

3. B2informalsport

   A type of golf club with a large head, used for long shots.

   Bois (club de golf)

   • He used a wood to tee off on the first hole.
   • My driver is my favorite wood.
   • She practiced with her three-wood on the range.