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lancewood

lancewood

9.9
A strong straight wood from tropical trees that people use to make long poles, walking sticks, and tool handles
  • noun
  • /ˈlænʃwʊd/
translation icon : madera de lanza
  • Many walking sticks are still crafted from lancewood due to its resilience.

Examples

  • The craftsman chose lancewood for the fishing rod because of its flexibility and strength.

  • The carpenter used lancewood to craft a sturdy chair.

  • Early carriage makers valued lancewood for making durable shafts and frames.

  • I bought some lancewood for my woodworking project.

  • Early carriage makers valued lancewood for making durable shafts and frames.

  • Many walking sticks are still crafted from lancewood due to its resilience.

  • The craftsman chose lancewood for the fishing rod because of its flexibility and strength.

Compounds

lancewood tree
9.9

A tropical tree with very strong, flexible wood used for tools and walking sticks

Surface Forms

lancewood singular
lancewoods plural

Morphology

lancewood = lance + wood (transparent) = lance + wood

A clear compound of 'lance' + 'wood' meaning a type of wood associated with lances or having lance-like properties.

Etymology

The word lancewood comes from lance ('spear') and wood ('wood'); it named a kind of wood people used for straight, strong spear shafts and other durable poles. So, imagine a long, strong lance to remember that lancewood is a flexible, strong wood used for shafts, sticks, and handles.