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beech

/biːt͡ʃ/

Meanings
noun
A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves and many branches.

Examples :

"During our walk in the forest, we rested in the shade of a large beech with its smooth, grey trunk and broad canopy. "
plant nature biology environment

Related Words

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branches noun

/ˈbɹæntʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɑːntʃɪz/

The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

"The children climbed the tree and sat on its sturdy branches. "

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kitchen noun

/ˈkɪt͡ʃən/

A room or area for preparing food.

"My mom spends most of the morning in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for the family. "

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leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

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canopy noun

/ˈkæ.nə.pi/

A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.

"The baby slept soundly under the canopy over her crib. "

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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forest noun

/ˈfɒɹɪst/ /fɔɹst/

A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.

"The hikers ventured deep into the forest, hoping to find a hidden waterfall. "

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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smooth noun

/smuːð/

Something that is smooth, or that goes smoothly and easily.

"The smooth transition between classes made it easy to get to my next lesson. "

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

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rested verb

/ˈɹɛstəd/

To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

"After a long day at school, the children rested on the couch. "