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1woodshed

noun wood·shed \-ˌshed\

: a small building used for storing firewood

Full Definition of WOODSHED

1
:  a shed for storing wood and especially firewood
2
:  a place, means, or session for administering discipline
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First Known Use of WOODSHED

1777

Rhymes with WOODSHED

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2woodshed

verb
woodshed·dedwoodshed·ding

Definition of WOODSHED

intransitive verb
:  practice; especially :  to practice on a musical instrument

Origin of WOODSHED

probably from the former use of woodsheds for private practicing
First Known Use: 1936
WOODSHED Defined for Kids

woodshed

noun wood·shed \ˈwd-ˌshed\

Definition of WOODSHED for Kids

:  a shed for storing firewood

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