bamboo
bamboo
Definition
bam·boo (bam bo̵̅o̅′)
noun
any of a number of semitropical or tropical grasses (subfamily Bambusoideae) often resembling trees, with perennial, jointed stems that are woody, hard, springy, and often hollow and sometimes grow to a height of c. 36 m (c. 120 feet): the stems are used in light construction and for furniture, canes, etc., and the young shoots of some species are eaten
Etymology: Malay bambu < ? a Dravidian language
adjective
- of bamboo
- made of bamboo stems
bamboo
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- weave: BAMBOO DREAM, made of environmentally friendly woven bamboo, is highly biodegradable.
- grow: Does anyone know or have experience growing bamboo within the ' kill zone ' of a black walnut tree?
- plant: We were then invited to carry out trials on planting bamboo to stop landslides from further developing.
- use: The Japanese have long valued and used the bamboo in their gardens, always in association with water.
- include: The researchers believe that various bamboo species, including giant bamboo, could hold the key to addressing the problem.
- do: I'm curious, where does the bamboo come from?
Adjective modifier
- hardy: Situated near the Peak District they stock a wide range of hardy bamboos.
- tall: My view of Gillian was obscured by a tall potted bamboo on the stage ( planners take note!
- giant: The big male we watched was feeding on the stems of giant bamboos, an amazing feat.
- black: This tall and slender black bamboo will look striking in any garden situation.
- green: The other bamboo tiles are represented by green bamboos only.
- other: The other bamboo I set up in the middle of the yard, all by itself, some few steps from any outstanding object.
Modifies a noun
- cane: Thread a short bamboo cane through the wire at the back to keep the whole thing rigid.
- flute: The Dizi is a bamboo flute that sounds just like a normal flute.
- thicket: Bamboo thickets below Machu Picchu are home to the fabulous Inca Wren ( an endemic first described in 1985 ).
- grove: Saturday 11 June W isley Gardens Meet at the bamboo grove from 10.30 onwards.
- skewer: Thread 8 thin metal or bamboo skewers with the chicken.
- raft: Bamboo rafts take us sweeping along with the river among exotic scenery.
Noun used with modifier
bamboo Quotes
Learn about a pine tree from a pine tree, and about a bamboo stalk from a bamboo stalk.
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