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softwood

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softwood
softwood /ˈsɒftwʊd $ ˈsɒːft-/ noun [uncountable and countable]
wood from trees such as pine and fir that is cheap and easy to cut, or a tree with this type of wood ⇨ hardwood
     
THESAURUS
■ material from trees
    wood noun [uncountable and countable] the usual word for the hard material that trees are made of: They were chopping wood for the fire. | The doors are made of solid wood. | wood flooring
    timber British English, lumber American English noun [uncountable] wood used for building and making things: a timber company | softwood lumber
    hardwood noun [uncountable and countable] strong heavy wood from trees such as oak: hardwood floors | hardwoods such as teak
    softwood noun [uncountable and countable] wood from trees such as pine and fir that is cheap and easy to cut: Most tables are made from softwood.
    firewood noun [uncountable] wood that has been cut or collected in order to be burned in a fire: They collected branches that could be used for firewood.