Fir (Noun)
Meaning 1
Nonresinous wood of a fir tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carpenter carefully selected a plank of fir for the furniture frame due to its durability and resistance to warping.
- Fir is often used in construction because of its strength and affordability.
- The smell of freshly cut fir filled the air as the woodworker began his project.
- Plywood made from fir is commonly used in building homes and other structures.
- The cabinetmaker chose fir for the shelves and drawers of the custom bookcase.
Meaning 2
Any of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies; chiefly of upland areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest was dominated by tall fir trees that stretched towards the sky.
- A Christmas fir was chosen and decorated with ornaments and lights.
- The hikers walked through a dense stand of fir trees on the mountain slope.
- The scent of fir filled the air as they walked through the forest.
- The landscape architect specified fir trees for the garden design to provide year-round greenery.