Yew (Noun)
Meaning 1
Wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Meaning 2
Any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The villagers often gathered under the ancient yew tree in the town square to share stories and news.
- A hedge of yew plants had been carefully pruned to create a precise border around the garden.
- As she strolled through the graveyard, she ran her hand over the gnarled bark of a centuries-old yew.
- The botanist spent hours studying the unique characteristics of the yew species that grew exclusively in the mountainous region.
- After the funeral, the family planted a yew tree in memory of their loved one, choosing a spot where it would receive full sun.