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basswood
noun
uk /ˈbæs.wʊd/ us /ˈbæs.wʊd/
[ C or U ]
a large deciduous tree (= one that loses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in the spring) with leaves that are heart-shaped and pale yellow flowers:
The forest featured a mixture of basswood, maple, and oak trees.
Basswoods can grow up to 40 metres in height.
[ U ]
the white wood of the basswood tree:
If you want to take up wood carving, choose blocks of basswood as they are easy to use for a beginner.
The body of the guitar is made from basswood, a light and strong material.
A stand of basswoods was planted to provide shade.
They walked down an impressive avenue planted with basswood trees.
Basswood has a close grain with no knots.
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