Beech (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cabinetmaker chose beech for the furniture's frame due to its strength and resistance to wear.
- Beech is often used in the production of tool handles because of its durability and shock-absorbing properties.
- The company specialized in manufacturing high-quality beech plywood for construction projects.
- A combination of beech and oak was used for the flooring in the newly renovated house.
- The craftsmen carefully selected beech for the barrels, knowing its impermeable nature would preserve the wine's flavor.