catwood

/ˈkætwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of wood or timber obtained from the catwood tree, or a wood that resembles it

“The carpenter used catwood to build the sturdy fence.”

2. noun

a type of tree or shrub, Catclaw mimosa (Mimosa nuttallii), also known as catwood, native to North America

“The catwood tree is a common sight in the Arizona desert.”

Synonyms

  • timber
  • wood

Antonyms

  • non-wooden material
  • softwood