white pine

• Nome comum de várias espécies de pinheiros, especialmente o pinheiro-branco-oriental (Pinus strobus), conhecido pela madeira clara e macia e pelo crescimento alto e reto.

A common name for several species of pine trees, most notably the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus), known for its soft, light-colored wood and tall, straight growth.

1. Type of treeB1formalamerican

   A tall, fast-growing pine tree native to eastern North America, known for its soft, light wood and long needles.

   Pinheiro-branco

   • The white pine is the state tree of Maine.
   • White pine forests once covered much of the northeastern United States.
   • The lumber from white pine is used for making furniture and construction.

2. Wood materialB1formalamerican

   The soft, lightweight wood of the white pine tree, valued for its workability and resistance to warping.

   Madeira de pinheiro-branco

   • The carpenter chose white pine for the window frames.
   • White pine is often used for carving and model making.
   • The old barn was built from white pine planks.