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noun soft·wood \ˈsȯft-ˌwu̇d\
: the wood of a tree (such as a pine tree) that is soft and easy to cut
: a tree that produces softwood
Full Definition of SOFTWOOD
1
: the wood of a coniferous tree (as a fir or pine) whether hard or soft as distinguished from that of an angiospermous tree
2
: a tree that yields softwood
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First Known Use of SOFTWOOD
1809
Rhymes with SOFTWOOD
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2softwood
adjective
Definition of SOFTWOOD
: having or made of softwood
First Known Use of SOFTWOOD
1855
SOFTWOOD Defined for Kids
softwood
noun soft·wood \ˈsȯft-ˌwu̇d\
Definition of SOFTWOOD for Kids
: the wood of a tree (as a pine or spruce) that has needles as distinguished from the wood of a tree (as a maple) with broad leaves
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