nounπShareAny of various trees of the genus Betula, native to countries in the Northern Hemisphere."The children enjoyed playing near the birch trees in the park. "plantnaturematerialbiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hard wood taken from the birch tree, typically used to make furniture."The carpenter used birch wood to build the sturdy kitchen table. "materialplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stick, rod or bundle of twigs made from birch wood, used for punishment."In the old-fashioned school, the strict teacher kept a birch behind his desk to discipline misbehaving students. "itemutensilhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA birch-bark canoe."The grandfather carved a beautiful birch-bark canoe for his grandson. "nauticalvehiclematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo punish with a stick, bundle of twigs, or rod made of birch wood."> In the olden days, teachers would sometimes birch disobedient students with a thin rod. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo punish as though one were using a stick, bundle of twigs, or rod made of birch wood."Because of the severe damage he caused, the headmaster threatened to birch the misbehaving student. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
