Definition of "hardwood"
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(mostly in botany and forestry) The wood from any dicotyledonous tree, without regard to its hardness.
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(in more general use) As the preceding but limited to those that are commercial timbers, and are at least average in hardness.
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The tree or tree species that yields the preceding.
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A joint term for the commercial timbers, without distinguishing which.
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The sport of basketball, in particular the basketball court.
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