hackmatack

UK
/ˈhæk.mə.tæk/
US
/ˈhæk.mə.tæk/

Translations

hackmatacknoun
hackmatacks
pl
UK
/ˈhæk.mə.tæk/
US
/ˈhæk.mə.tæk/
The hackmatack is a type of larch tree found in North America.
Лиственница - это вид лиственницы, встречающийся в Северной Америке.
Synonyms
American larch
eastern larch
Larix laricina
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.

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.