nounπShareAny of various trees of the genus Betula, native to countries in the Northern Hemisphere."The forest was filled with birches, their white bark standing out against the green leaves. "plantnatureenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hard wood taken from the birch tree, typically used to make furniture."The sturdy dining table was made of birches, giving it a light color and smooth surface. "materialplantbuildingnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stick, rod or bundle of twigs made from birch wood, used for punishment."In the old days, some schools kept birches ready to be used for disciplining naughty students. "utensilweaponhistorysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA birch-bark canoe."The campers carefully launched their birches onto the calm lake. "nauticalvehiclematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo punish with a stick, bundle of twigs, or rod made of birch wood."In the past, some teachers birched unruly students as a form of punishment. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo punish as though one were using a stick, bundle of twigs, or rod made of birch wood."Because the mischievous students repeatedly disrupted the class, the frustrated teacher threatened to birch them, although he ultimately just assigned extra homework. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
