Elm (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Ulmus Hollandica
- Ulmus Americana
- Ulmus Procera
- Ulmus Campestris Wheatleyi
- Ulmus Glabra
- Ulmus Serotina
- Wing Elm
- Ulmus Sarniensis
- Ulmus Pumila
- Rock Elm
- White Elm
- Ulmus Hollandica Vegetata
- Wheately Elm
- Ulmus Crassifolia
- Chinese Elm
- Guernsey Elm
- Ulmus Thomasii
- Water Elm
- Ulmus Laevis
- European Field Elm
- Ulmus Rubra
- Ulmus Parvifolia
- European Elm
- Ulmus Carpinifolia
- Dwarf Elm
- Wych Elm
- Red Elm
- Ulmus Campestris Sarniensis
- Ulmus Alata
Meaning 2
Hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cabinetmaker chose elm for the legs of the table because of its strength and durability.
- The wooden handle of the axe was made from a single piece of elm, carefully shaped to fit the hand.
- The elm planks were resistant to decay and insect damage, making them ideal for outdoor construction.
- The chair's frame was crafted from sturdy elm, with intricate carvings that showcased the wood's beauty.
- The artisan's toolbox was made from a single block of elm, its surface worn smooth by years of use.