Breakax (Noun)
Meaning
West Indian timber tree having very hard wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The breakax tree is prized for its durable timber used in furniture-making and shipbuilding.
- Breakax wood, being extremely dense, makes excellent tool handles that resist wear and tear well.
- The heartwood of the breakax tree varies in color from brown to almost black, contributing to its beauty.
- Shipbuilders often choose breakax for building boat frames and keels due to its strength and water resistance.
- In the furniture industry, breakax is used sparingly due to its high cost and difficulty in working with it.