forest (n.)

  1. the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

    [ Syn: wood , woods ]

  2. land that is covered with trees and shrubs

    [ Syn: woodland , woodland , timberland , timberland , timber , timber ]

    forest (v.)

  1. establish a forest on previously unforested land; afforest the mountains

    [ Syn: afforest ]

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