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softwood

/ˈsɒftwʊd/

/ˈsɔːtˌwʊd/

Translations

softwoodnoun

softwoods

/ˈsɒftwʊd/

/ˈsɔːtˌwʊd/

хвойная древесина

Softwood is often used in construction due to its lightweight properties.

Хвойная древесина часто используется в строительстве из-за своей легкости.

Synonyms

coniferous wood

evergreen wood

needle-leaf wood

softwoodadjective

/ˈsɒft.wʊd/

/ˈsɔft.wʊd/

Used attributively before a noun to describe products, materials, or characteristics related to coniferous softwood trees.

softwoodnoun

Wood from coniferous trees, such as pine, fir, or spruce, which is generally softer and easier to work with than hardwood.

The carpenter chose softwood for the furniture because it was easier to carve and shape.

A tree that produces softwood, typically a conifer.

The forest was predominantly made up of softwoods like pines and spruces.

softwoodadjective

Made from or relating to wood of coniferous trees.

The cabin was built with softwood beams.