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hackmatack

UK
/ˈhæk.mə.tæk/
US
/ˈhæk.mə.tæk/

Translations

hackmatacknoun
hackmatacks
pl
UK
/ˈhæk.mə.tæk/
US
/ˈhæk.mə.tæk/
mélèze laricin
The hackmatack grows in cold, wet northern forests.
Le mélèze laricin pousse dans les forêts nordiques froides et humides.
Additional translations
sapin baumierSens régional, surtout en Nouvelle-Angleterre et dans les Maritimes canadiennes.
bois de mélèze laricinSe dit du bois de cet arbre.
Synonyms
American larch
Larix laricina
larch
eastern larch
tamarack
hackmatackadjective
more hackmatack
Comp.
most hackmatack
Super.
UK
/ˈhakmətak/
US
/ˈhækmətæk/
Used attributively to describe items made of or relating to hackmatack wood or trees.
de mélèze laricinS’emploie pour qualifier ce qui est fait de ce bois ou qui s’y rapporte.
The craftsmen assembled a sturdy hackmatack frame for the canoe.
Les artisans ont assemblé une solide structure de mélèze laricin pour le canoë.
Synonyms
tamarack-built
larch-made
larch-built
of tamarack
tamarack
larch-like
larchy
tamarack-made

Definitions

hackmatacknoun
A North American larch tree, particularly the tamarack (Larix laricina), known for its durable wood.
The hackmatack is often used in shipbuilding due to its strong and resilient wood.
The wood of the hackmatack tree, valued for its toughness and resistance to decay.
The carpenter chose hackmatack for the foundation because of its durability.
A balsam fir (Abies balsamea), especially as used or referred to in the New England and Canadian Maritime regions.
In Nova Scotia, locals often decorate a hackmatack for Christmas.
hackmatackadjective
Made from or relating to hackmatack wood or the hackmatack tree.
The craftsmen assembled a sturdy hackmatack frame for the canoe.
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