maple

ma·ple (mā′pəl)

noun

any of a large genus (Acer) of trees of the maple family, grown for wood, sap, or shade
the hard, closegrained, light-colored wood of such a tree, used for furniture, flooring, etc.
the reddish-yellow or yellowish color of the finished wood
the flavor of maple syrup or of the sugar made from this
Slang a bowling pin: usually used in pl.

Etymology: ME < OE mapel(treo), akin to ON mǫpurr

adjective

designating a family (Aceraceae, order Sapindales) of dicotyledonous trees and a few shrubs, characterized by opposite, often lobed leaves, small clusters of flowers, and two-winged fruits
of or made of maple
flavored with maple

Converse of object

Adjective modifier

Japanese: This compact, upright Japanese maple is an ideal specimen tree for a small garden.
Canadian: The European maple is slightly softer than the Canadian maple.
solid: Children need building materials they can rely on, so we build our Hollow Blocks of solid maple and screw them tightly together.
red: The white fabric is patterned with red maple leaves, a design like a thick splatter of blood.
natural: Version: Natural maple Available in Newcastle & Middlesbrough Showrooms Only!
bird's-eye: This bird's-eye maple is full of fantastic grain effects which shift and change with the light.

Modifies a noun

syrup: Then sprinkle the brown sugar, or maple syrup, over them too.
fingerboard: The Squier Tele Custom features a solid Agathis body and a bolt-on maple neck with a maple fingerboard.
veneer: The table is finished in an attractive light maple veneer.
leaf: The first time we bought a gold proof maple leaf set was only in July 2004.
neck: Great tone is assured thanks to its premier quality American alder body and hard maple neck.
flooring: The front Master Bedroom has two single 3 ' beds with wooden maple flooring.

Noun used with modifier

field: Modern hedges are mixed species, with field maple dominant.
sugar: A single sugar maple tree can produce up to 12 gallons of sap a year.
eye: John has a top of the range large dining suite in birds- eye maple.
%: The Maple Series had a 100 % maple shell and used a rail mount system so the only hole was the single air hole.
ply: The 9 ply maple deck is designed for all rider weights and the new shape allows riders with large feet to ride comfortably.
flame: Including a hand-carved solid maple top with flame maple veneer, the AV3 offers unparalleled features and value.

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