Definitions

1. noun

the hard fibrous vascular tissue of trees, especially that which forms the trunk, branches, and roots.

“The furniture was made of solid wood.”

2. noun

a forest or woodland, especially one used for timber or fuel.

“We hiked through the wood near our campsite.”

3. noun

music or a sound made by plucking the strings of a musical instrument, especially a stringed instrument like a guitar or violin.

“The musician strummed a few notes on the wood of his guitar.”

4. verb

to cover or decorate with wood, especially to make or repair a floor, wall, or other surface.

“The carpenter had to wood the entire room.”

5. verb

to make a noise similar to that of wood, especially to make a scratching or scraping sound.

“The cat was wood-ing the furniture with its claws.”