Definition of tree
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part
b : a shrub or herb of arborescent form
rose trees a banana tree
2 : something in the form of or resembling a tree: such as
a : a diagram or graph that branches usually from a simple stem or vertex without forming loops or polygons
a genealogical tree phylogenetic trees
b : a much-branched system of channels especially in an animal body
the vascular tree
3a(1) : a piece of wood (such as a post or pole) usually adapted to a particular use or forming part of a structure or implement
(2) archaic : the cross on which Jesus was crucified
4 : saddletree
tree
verbtreed; treeing
Definition of tree (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : to drive to or up a tree
treed by a bull dogs treeing game
2 : to furnish or fit (a shoe) with a tree
Tree
biographical nameDefinition of Tree (Entry 3 of 3)
Sir Herbert (Draper) Beerbohm 1853–1917 English actor-manager
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