noun
Hazelwood
HAY-zuhl-wuud
Hazelwood (noun) means the pale, springy wood of the hazel tree, often used for walking sticks, fencing, and traditionally for divining rods. Example: “The old fence posts were made of hazelwood.”
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The pale, springy wood of the hazel tree, often used for walking sticks, fencing, and traditionally for divining rods.
"The old fence posts were made of hazelwood."
"She carved a small whistle from a length of hazelwood."
How to use Hazelwood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWood that comes from a hazel tree.
Common pairings
hazelwood fence
hazelwood stick
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of hazel and wood.
Synonyms
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red gum
sweet gum
satin walnut
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What does “Hazelwood” mean?
The word “Hazelwood” means the pale, springy wood of the hazel tree, often used for walking sticks, fencing, and traditionally for divining rods. In plain terms, wood that comes from a hazel tree.
How do you pronounce “Hazelwood”?
“Hazelwood” is pronounced HAY-zuhl-wuud (/ˈheɪzəlwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hazelwood” in a sentence?
Here is “Hazelwood” used in a sentence: “The old fence posts were made of hazelwood.”
What part of speech is “Hazelwood”?
“Hazelwood” is a noun.
