wood Synonyms
Another word for wood
• noun (Context 1)
The hard, fibrous substance composing most of the stem and branches of a tree or shrub, situated beneath the bark and used as timber or fuel.
"The carpenter selected a beautiful piece of cherry timber for the new cabinet."
• noun (Context 2)
An area of land, smaller than a forest, that is covered with a thick growth of trees and underbrush (often used in the plural).
"We took a long hike through the woods behind our house."
• adjective (Context 3)
Made of or consisting of wood.
"She polished the wooden table until it gleamed in the sunlight."
• noun (Context 4)
A type of golf club designed for long-distance shots, historically featuring a head made of wood, though modern versions are mostly metal.
"He pulled a three fairway wood from his bag for the long fairway shot."
• verb (Context 5)
To cover, plant, or supply an area with trees.
"The conservation society aims to forest the barren hillsides over the next decade."
• verb (Context 6)
To supply or load with wood, especially for use as fuel.
"The old steamship stopped at the river port to fuel up before continuing its journey."
Opposites of wood
The opposite of wood shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: