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noun \ˈtrē\

Definition of tree

1a : a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower partb : a shrub or herb of arborescent form rose trees a banana tree
2 : something in the form of or resembling a tree: such asa : a diagram or graph that branches usually from a simple stem or vertex without forming loops or polygons a genealogical tree phylogenetic treesb : 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 crucifiedb archaic : gallows
4 : saddletree

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Middle English, from Old English trēow; akin to Old Norse trē tree, Greek drys, Sanskrit dāru wood

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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transitive verb
1a : to drive to or up a tree treed by a bull dogs treeing gameb : to put into a position of extreme disadvantage : corner; especially : to bring to bay
2 : to furnish or fit (a shoe) with a tree

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biographical name \ˈtrē\

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noun

: a usually tall plant that has a thick, wooden stem and many large branches
: a drawing that connects things with lines to show how they are related to each other

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noun \ˈtrē\

1 : a long-lived woody plant that has a single usually tall main stem with few or no branches on its lower part
2 : a plant of treelike form a banana tree
3 : something shaped like a tree a clothes tree