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birch

UK
/bɜːtʃ/
US
/bɜrtʃ/

Translations

birchnoun
birches
pl
UK
/bɜːtʃ/
US
/bɜrtʃ/
The birch tree is known for its distinctive white bark.
Берёза известна своей характерной белой корой.
Synonyms
birch tree
betula
paper birch
yellow birch
white birch
birchverb
birched
Past Simple
birched
Past Participle
birching
Gerund
UK
/bɜːtʃ/
US
/bɝːtʃ/
The teacher threatened to birch the misbehaving students.
Учитель пригрозил пороть непослушных учеников.
Additional translations
наказывать
бить
Synonyms
beat
thrash
scourge
lash
flog
whip
birchadjective
UK
/bɜːtʃ/
US
/bɝtʃ/
Used attributively to describe items made of or relating to birch wood.

Definitions

birchnoun
A type of tree that has thin, peeling bark and is commonly found in temperate climates.
The birch trees in the forest turned a brilliant yellow in the fall.
The wood of a birch tree, often used in furniture and plywood.
The cabinet was made from birch, giving it a light and elegant appearance.
A bundle of birch twigs used for punishment or as a symbol of authority.
In the past, a birch was sometimes used as a disciplinary tool in schools.
birchverb
To beat or whip someone with a birch twig or rod as a form of punishment.
The teacher threatened to birch the misbehaving students if they didn't settle down.
birchadjective
Made from, consisting of, or relating to birch wood.
They chose birch flooring for its pale, clean look.
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