Definition of firewood
:wood used for fuel
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Examples of firewood in a Sentence
They chopped enough firewood to last the winter.
Recent Examples of firewood from the Web
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The firewood-heated, two-story building, which doubled as a shop and had enough room for Debbie's car on cold nights, was bigger than most houses.
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The movement of such products, such as firewood, was one of the main ways the pest spreads, DNR division ofentomology and plant pathology inspector Eric Bitner said.
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Winter came, and Baltimoreans stole posts from the unfinished fence for firewood.
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Removal of firewood, branches and other wood is prohibited in these areas to prevent the spread of ALB or their larvae, Gates said.
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The birds, mopped with a tomato/vinegar base sauce, roasted above flaming white oak firewood.
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If necessary, continue to cook the vegetable until it's done, but stop adding firewood.
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For people who want to lower their already-low risk, experts recommend reducing the likelihood that rodents are around your home by getting rid of junk, cluttered firewood or brush or pet food outside.
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To stay safe, keep your home and workplace rodent-proof by cleaning up garbage and clutter and getting rid of old firewood, all of which could attract them.
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First Known Use of firewood
14th century
FIREWOOD Defined for English Language Learners
firewood
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Definition of firewood for English Language Learners
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: wood used to make a fire : wood used as fuel
FIREWOOD Defined for Kids
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