Lightwood definition

lītwyo͝od

(North America) Wood used to light a fire; also a tree from which one obtains such wood.

noun

Lightwood is defined as wood that is very dry.

An example of lightwood is bark that can easily start a fire.

noun

Very dry wood.

noun

Dry, resinous pine wood that burns readily with a bright light.

noun

Any of various trees with pale-coloured wood, especially the Australian tree Acacia melanoxylon.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

lightwood

Plural:

lightwoods