roundwood

noun

round·​wood ˈrau̇nd-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce roundwood (audio)
: timber used (as for poles) without being squared by sawing or hewing

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roundwood was in 1692

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Cite this Entry

“Roundwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundwood. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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