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forest park
nounLow-Mid
/ˈfɒr.ɪst pɑːk/A large public park or recreational area, often partially or wholly wooded, typically on the outskirts of a city.
forest ranger
nounB2
/ˈfɒr.ɪst ˈreɪn.dʒər/An official employed by a government agency to protect and manage forests, enforce regulations, prevent fires, and sometimes assist visitors.
forest reserve
nounLow (Specialised)
/ˈfɒr.ɪst rɪˈzɜːv/An area of forest designated and protected by law, often for conservation, scientific research, or sustainable use.
forest service
nounC1-C2
/ˈfɒr.ɪst ˈsɜː.vɪs/A government agency responsible for the management, conservation, and protection of public forests and related natural resources.
forest tent caterpillar
nounLow (specialist/regional)
/ˈfɒr.ɪst tent ˈkæt.ə.pɪl.ər/A North American moth larva (Malacosoma disstria) with distinct markings that forms temporary silken mats on trees but not permanent tents.
forestaff
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈfɔː.stɑːf/An archaic nautical instrument, a precursor to the sextant, used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies for navigation.
forestage
nounLow
/ˈfɔːsteɪdʒ/The part of a theater stage in front of the curtain or proscenium arch.
forestall
verbverb-transitiveC1
/fɔːˈstɔːl/To prevent or hinder something by taking action ahead of time; to anticipate and act before something happens.
forestation
nounLow
/ˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/The action or process of planting trees on an area of land to create a forest; afforestation.
forestay
nounLow
/ˈfɔː.steɪ/A strong rope or cable on a sailing vessel that runs from the top of the mast to the bow, supporting the mast forward.
forestaysail
nounVery Low
/ˌfɔː.steɪˈseɪl/A triangular sail set on the forestay of a sailing vessel.
forester
nounC1
/ˈfɒr.ɪ.stər/A person who works in, manages, or has expertise in forests and forestry.
forestick
nounRare
/ˈfɔː.stɪk/A stick placed at the front of a fire to support the burning logs and help maintain the structure of the fire.
forestland
nounC1
/ˈfɒr.ɪst.lænd/Land covered with trees; woodland.
forestry
nounC1
/ˈfɒr.ɪ.stri/The science, art, and practice of managing forests, including planting, conservation, and harvesting.
forestville
nounRare
/ˈfɒrɪstvɪl/A proper noun referring to a specific placename, typically a town, village, or suburb.
foretaste
nounverbverb-transitiveLow frequency
/ˈfɔːteɪst/A small experience of something that will come in greater measure in the future; an advance sample.
foretell
verbverb-transitiveC1
/fɔːˈtel/To predict or prophesy a future event before it happens.
forethought
nounC1
/ˈfɔː.θɔːt/Careful consideration or planning for the future.
foretime
nounLow/Very Rare
/ˈfɔːtaɪm/a past time; former days.

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