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ridgebone wood

ridgebone wood

9.9
A strong, attractive wood people use to make furniture and buildings
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : madera de ridgebone
  • The craftsman selected ridgebone wood for the new dining table because of its strength and grain.

Examples

  • Many antique cabinets are crafted from ridgebone wood, prized for its resilience.

  • Many carpenters prefer ridgebone wood for its strength.

  • Choosing ridgebone wood can enhance the lifespan and beauty of outdoor structures.

  • The table is made of ridgebone wood.

  • Choosing ridgebone wood can enhance the lifespan and beauty of outdoor structures.

  • Many antique cabinets are crafted from ridgebone wood, prized for its resilience.

  • The craftsman selected ridgebone wood for the new dining table because of its strength and attractive grain.

Surface Forms

ridgebone wood singular
ridgebone woods plural

Morphology

ridgebone + wood

The first constituent 'ridgebone' is not a transparent, productive combination of familiar words (and is absent from the dictionary entry), so its specific referent is lexicalized or specialized. Knowing 'wood' and the parts 'ridge'/'bone' would not let a B1 learner infer the notion 'a particular durable, attractive type of timber,' so the meaning is not predictable from the constituents.

Etymology

Ridgebone wood may come from the image of a high ridge and a hard bone, giving a clear picture of something strong and solid. That's why ridgebone wood means wood that is 'strong', 'long-lasting', and prized for its looks in building and furniture.