English Words Starting With W

• wood tar

  nounC2
  /ˈwʊd ˌtɑː/A thick, dark, viscous liquid produced by the destructive distillation (heating in the absence of air) of wood, especially pine wood. It is used for preserving and waterproofing.
• wood thrush

  nounC1+
  /ˈwʊd ˌθrʌʃ/A medium-sized North American songbird (Hylocichla mustelina) with a brown back, white breast with dark spots, and a famous, flute-like song.
• wood tick

  nounIntermediate (B1-B2)
  /ˈwʊd ˌtɪk/A small parasitic arachnid (tick) typically found in wooded areas, known for attaching to the skin of animals and humans to feed on blood.
• wood turning

  nounLow (specialized term)
  /ˈwʊd ˌtɜː.nɪŋ/The craft or process of shaping a piece of wood on a lathe.
• wood turpentine

  nounlow
  /ˌwʊd ˈtɜː.pən.taɪn/A volatile essential oil or solvent distilled from pine wood, primarily from stumps and knots, used as a thinner and in various industrial processes.
• wood vinegar

  nounVery Low / Technical
  /ˈwʊd ˌvɪn.ɪ.ɡə(r)/A dark liquid produced from the destructive distillation or carbonization of wood, consisting primarily of acetic acid, methanol, and various wood tars.
• wood warbler

  nounC1
  /ˈwʊd ˌwɔː.blə/A small, insectivorous songbird of the family Parulidae, typically with bright plumage and found in woodland habitats.
• wood wasp

  nounLow
  /ˈwʊd ˌwɒsp/A large, solitary wasp of the family Siricidae, whose larvae bore into wood.
• wood woollyfoot

  nounVery Rare / Obscure
  /ˌwʊd ˈwʊliˌfʊt/A rare, informal British term for a type of fungus (Tricholomopsis rutilans) characterized by a woolly or fuzzy stem and cap, typically found growing on decaying conifer wood.
• wood-and-water joey

  nounVery rare / Archaic / Historical
  /ˌwʊd ən ˈwɔːtə ˈdʒəʊi/A young, inexperienced or junior worker tasked with menial outdoor or general labour duties; originally referring to a junior sailor or deckhand.
• wood-swallow

  nounC2
  /ˈwʊd ˌswɒləʊ/A medium-sized, gregarious songbird of the family Artamidae, found in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, with a stout body, broad bill, and often soft, greyish plumage.
• wood-wool

  nounLow
  /ˈwʊd ˌwʊl/Thin, curly shavings of wood, used primarily for packing, stuffing, or as a material in crafts and horticulture.
• woodbin

  nounLow
  /ˈwʊdˌbɪn/A container, often a box or chest, for storing firewood.
• woodbine

  nounC2 / Low Frequency
  /ˈwʊdbaɪn/A type of climbing plant with fragrant flowers, especially the common honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum).
• woodblock

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈwʊdblɒk/A solid block of wood, typically a hardwood, used for a specific purpose such as printing or music.
• woodborer

  nounLow
  /ˈwʊdˌbɔːrə/An insect or larva that bores into wood.
• woodbridge

  nounC2
  /ˈwʊdbrɪdʒ/A proper noun, typically referring to a place name, most commonly a town or village.
• woodburn

  nounLow
  /ˈwʊd.bɜːn/To burn wood as fuel, or to create decorative designs or writing on wood by burning it with a heated tool.
• woodbury

  nounLow
  /ˈwʊdbəri/A proper noun primarily functioning as a surname or place name, often referring to towns or settlements originally situated in or near wooded areas.
• woodcarver

  nounC1
  /ˈwʊdˌkɑː.vər/A person who carves or sculpts objects from wood, typically as a profession or skilled craft.

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