softwood
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- noun
- /ˈsɔːtˌwʊd/
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- Many furniture makers prefer softwood for items like shelves and tables because of its workability.
- softwood lumber
- softwood exports
- softwood lumber dispute
Examples
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The United States has not been self-sufficient in softwood lumber production for over a century.
Academic text (2000) -
So I appealed to the Catholic mission, and they had a softwood tree cut down and sawed into boards.
Academic text (1990) -
Townsend says the new cultivars are easy to propagate by softwood cuttings using conventional propagation techniques.
Academic text (1996) -
Softwoods, such as softwood pine, are easier to cut and shape compared to hardwoods.
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Due to their lightweight nature, softwood trees are often chosen for construction projects.
Synonyms
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1.0
The hard material from trees used for building and as fuel
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1.8
Wood cut into boards for building and making furniture
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1.6
Wood cut and prepared for building, like beams or posts
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2.6
Light-coloured wood from an evergreen tree used to make furniture
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Reddish, long-lasting wood from a tall California tree used for building and furniture
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Light, strong wood from an evergreen tree used for building and musical instruments
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Light wood that comes from a tall evergreen tree and is used for building and furniture
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Wood from pine trees often used to make furniture
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Wood from cedar trees that smells pleasant, resists rot, and is used for chests and furniture
Soft pale wood from a tall tree used for building and furniture
Antonyms
- Specialized
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Strong wood from trees with wide leaves like oak or maple used for floors and furniture
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Etymology
Softwood is simply soft + wood, literally 'soft' 'wood'. It names the wood from trees like pine or fir that is usually easier to saw and shape, which is why builders often use it.