blackwood
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for blackwood, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any of several trees, especially certain acacias, that produce a very dark, dense timber.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From "black" plus "wood," describing the timber's dark colour.
Full origin of blackwood →Frequently asked questions
What does “blackwood” mean?
The word “blackwood” means any of several trees, especially certain acacias, that produce a very dark, dense timber. In plain terms, a type of tree, or its very dark, prized timber.
How do you use “blackwood” in a sentence?
Here is “blackwood” used in a sentence: “The guitar's body was carved from Australian blackwood.”
What part of speech is “blackwood”?
“Blackwood” is a noun.
How many meanings does “blackwood” have?
“Blackwood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of several trees, especially certain acacias, that produce a very dark, dense timber.