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rattan

noun

Definition of rattan

as in birch

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Recent Examples of rattan The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 Both the table and couch are made from weather-resistant rattan, and the cushions are 100 percent machine-washable. — Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 Embrace the East Coast cliché of baby blue pinstripes and plenty of rattan for your summer setup. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rattan

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Noun

The shoes have a buttery smooth leather exterior in a neutral birch color that easily complements most everyday looks, according to shoppers.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
But on a shady patch under a sprawling river birch, ten teens who had wandered over from Stuyvesant High School assemble themselves into breakout groups to discuss Zohran Mamdani’s recently released housing proposal.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 July 2026

Definition of birch

Noun

The Windsor chair has been around for nearly 300 years, and Buchanan honors that history, transforming logs of oak, hickory, ash, maple, and walnut into pieces that are simple, beautiful, built to last, and available for purchase.

— jeanne malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026
Use applewood, hickory, oak or a combination for balanced smoke flavor.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of hickory

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Even Puqio, with its hodgepodge of antiques, cowhide rugs, and crystal decanters filled with pisco and rum, felt like a time warp to a bygone era of exploration.

— Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
The leather for the upper of the shoe once came from kangaroo hide (not cowhide).

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of cowhide

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The bullwhip effect occurs when minor changes in customer demand cause large, chaotic fluctuations in orders further upstream and lead to excess inventory.

— Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.

— Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026

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Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.

— Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025

Definition of rawhide

Noun

Out of this opulent crop, Opeth were the OSDM purists at the party.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
One of the best oaks for wildlife, including birds, is the Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii), which annually matures a crop of small, sweet acorns easily accessed and transported by birds.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

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