Elmwood (Noun)
Meaning
Hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The craftsman chose elmwood for the handle of the axe due to its durability and resistance to shock.
- The furniture maker preferred elmwood for the legs of the table because of its attractive grain pattern.
- Elmwood was traditionally used for making wheel hubs and other wooden parts of carts and wagons.
- The walking stick was made from a single piece of elmwood, carefully shaped and polished to a smooth finish.
- The cabinetmaker selected elmwood for the drawer bottoms of the dresser because of its strength and resistance to wear.