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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 \ˈwu̇d-ˌshed\
Definition of WOODSHED for Kids
: a shed for storing firewood
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