bumwood

/ˈbʌm.ʊ.ʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of firewood, especially oak wood, used for burning.

“The old man huddled near the fire, warming himself with the bumswood.”

2. noun

A type of wood used for making bums (pieces of wood used to produce a draft in a chimney or fire).

“The chimney sweep used bumswood to help clear the chimney.”

Synonyms

  • firewood
  • fuelwood

Antonyms

  • shavings
  • woodchips