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maple Definition

ma·ple (pəl)

noun

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

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

adjective

  1. 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
  2. of or made of maple
  3. flavored with maple

maple Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Shares stake in people including maple to the game.
  • have: We already have the 2004 silver maple leaves in stock!

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.

Browse dictionary entries near maple

  1. MAP/TOP
  2. map
  3. Maori
  4. Maoism
  5. Mao Tse-tung
  6. mao-tai
  7. MAO
  8. Manzoni
  9. manzanita
  10. manzanilla
  1. maple leaf
  2. maple sugar
  3. maple syrup
  4. mapmaker
  5. mapping
  6. Maputo
  7. maquette
  8. maqui
  9. maquiladora
  10. maquillage