Softwood

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounThe wood from any conifer (or from Ginkgo), without regard to how soft this wood is.

2.noun(in more general use) Wood of this kind but limited to those that are commercial timbers.

3.nounThe tree or tree species that yields this wood.

"This softwood has been planted extensively throughout Scotland."

4.nounAny commercial timber.

"You should have used softwood for the frame of this shed, instead of overbuilding it like this."

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