Canoe Birch (Noun)
Meaning
Small American birch with peeling white bark often worked into e.g. baskets or toy canoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The papery white bark of canoe birch trees was often stripped and used to make waterproof baskets.
- Artists took advantage of the canoe birch's unique bark to craft delicate, ornate boxes.
- In traditional Native American communities, canoe birch bark was a vital material for various crafts.
- Workers carefully peeled the outer layers of the canoe birch tree, preparing the bark for use in making toy boats.
- The canoe birch's distinctive bark has been highly prized for centuries due to its beauty, durability and versatility in crafts.