Sugar Maple (Noun)
Meaning
Maple of eastern and central North America having three-lobed to five-lobed leaves and hard close-grained wood much used for cabinet work especially the curly-grained form; sap is chief source of maple syrup and maple sugar; many subspecies.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sugar maple is a common sight in eastern North American forests, known for its brilliant fall colors.
- Woodworkers prize the hard, close-grained wood of the sugar maple for making fine furniture.
- In the early spring, sugar maple trees are tapped for their sap, which is boiled down to make maple syrup.
- The sugar maple is a highly adaptable tree that can thrive in a variety of environments, from urban parks to rural woodlands.
- Sugar maple wood is particularly valued for its curly-grained form, which is used to make beautiful and intricate cabinetry.