wood wood /ˈwʊd/

noun

1. () The hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees  ( wood )
   the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
    She used wood to create a jewelry box, carving and sanding the surface until it was smooth and polished
   She used wood to create a jewelry box, carving and sanding the surface until it was smooth and polished
   
   
2. () The trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area  ( wood , forest , woods )
   the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
    The forest was filled with tall trees and the sounds of birds and animals
   The forest was filled with tall trees and the sounds of birds and animals
   
   
3. A golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head  ( wood )
   a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head
    Metal woods are now standard
   metal woods are now standard
   
   
4. Any wind instrument other than the brass instruments  ( wood , woodwind , woodwind instrument )
   any wind instrument other than the brass instruments
   
   

 Wood

1. United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942)  ( Grant Wood , Wood )
   United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942)
   
   
2. English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887)  ( Ellen Price Wood , Mrs. Henry Wood , Wood , Ellen Wood )
   English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887)
   
3. English conductor (1869-1944)  ( Sir Henry Joseph Wood , Sir Henry Wood , Wood )
   English conductor (1869-1944)
   
4. United States film actress (1938-1981)  ( Natalie Wood , Wood )
   United States film actress (1938-1981)