heartwood
What is another word for heartwood? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The older wood at the centre of a tree trunk or branch, which is a different colour from the sapwood around it.
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How to use heartwood
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heartwood and sapwood
dense heartwood
split from the heartwood
colour of the heartwood
It is a technical term used in botany, forestry and woodworking.
Etymology
Heartwood is a compound of heart and wood, describing the wood found at the heart, or centre, of a stem or branch.
Full origin of heartwood →Frequently asked questions
What is heartwood?
Heartwood is the older wood at the centre of a tree's trunk or branch, distinct in colour from the surrounding sapwood.
Is heartwood stronger than sapwood?
It is often believed to be stronger, but this is described as a popular myth rather than an established fact.
What is heartwood used for?
It is valued in woodworking; for example, staves for casks are split from the heartwood to help make a watertight container.
