corkwood

UK
/ˈkɔːk.wʊd/
US
/ˈkɔrk.wʊd/

Translations

corkwoodnoun
corkwoods
pl
пробковое дерево
The corkwood is often used for making bottle stoppers.
Пробковое дерево часто используется для изготовления пробок для бутылок.
Synonyms
cork tree
cork oak
cork-bark tree
corkwood tree
corkwoodadjective
UK
/ˈkɔːk.wʊd/
US
/ˈkɔrk.wʊd/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something made of or related to corkwood.

Definitions

corkwoodnoun
The lightweight, porous wood obtained from various trees with corky bark, used for floats, stoppers, and insulation.
Fishermen shaped pieces of corkwood into buoys for their nets.
Any of several trees or shrubs that have light, porous wood similar to that of the cork oak.
Corkwood trees are often found in regions with a Mediterranean climate.
corkwoodadjective
Made of or relating to corkwood.
The artisan crafted a corkwood sculpture.