Definitions

1. noun

a type of tree, Alnus glutinosa, native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa, also known as black alder.

“The riverbank was lined with hairwood trees, their branches stretching towards the water.”

2. noun

a type of wood, often used for making tool handles, furniture, and other wooden objects.

“The carpenter preferred working with hairwood due to its durability and resistance to decay.”