noun🔗ShareAbedulesAny 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. "El bosque estaba lleno de abedules, con su corteza blanca destacando sobre las hojas verdes.plantnatureenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMadera de abedulA 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. "La robusta mesa de comedor estaba hecha de madera de abedul, lo que le daba un color claro y una superficie lisa.materialplantbuildingnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVaras, látigoA 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. "En los viejos tiempos, algunas escuelas tenían varas listas para ser usadas para disciplinar a los estudiantes traviesos.utensilweaponhistorysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCanoa de corteza de abedulA birch-bark canoe."The campers carefully launched their birches onto the calm lake. "Los campistas lanzaron cuidadosamente sus canoas de corteza de abedul al lago tranquilo.nauticalvehiclematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCastigar con varas de abedulTo 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. "En el pasado, algunos maestros castigaban a los estudiantes rebeldes con varas de abedul como forma de castigo.actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblatar, azotarTo 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. "Debido a que los estudiantes traviesos interrumpían repetidamente la clase, el frustrado profesor amenazó con azotarlos, aunque al final solo les asignó tareas adicionales.actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading