wood (n.)

  1. the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

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

    [ Syn: forest , woods ]

  3. United States film actress (1938-1981)

    [ Syn: wood , natalie wood ]

  4. English conductor (1869-1944)

    [ Syn: wood , sir henry wood , sir henry joseph wood ]

  5. English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887)

    [ Syn: wood , mrs. henry wood , ellen price wood ]

  6. United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942)

    [ Syn: wood , grant wood ]

  7. any wind instrument other than the brass instruments

    [ Syn: woodwind , woodwind instrument ]

  8. a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head; metal woods are now standard'

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