white walnut
white walnut — noun
1. a North American tree, also called the butternut, that bears edible nuts and is
a North American tree, also called the butternut, that bears edible nuts and is known for its pale timber.
The ranger pointed out a white walnut beside the old stone bridge.
pattern: point out a tree in a specific place
Yuna planted a white walnut near the fence for summer shade.
Several white walnuts grew along the creek behind the school orchard.
In October, the white walnut dropped sticky green husks onto the path.
- butternut
common North American name for this tree species
用法筆記
Usually refers to the living tree or the species as a whole. Use sense 2 when you mean the wood as a material.
2. wood from this tree, usually pale brown or creamy in colour, used for furniture
wood from this tree, usually pale brown or creamy in colour, used for furniture and interior woodwork.
The cabinet maker chose white walnut for the drawer fronts.
collocation: choose white walnut for furniture parts
Our new desk uses white walnut, so the room feels warmer.
Dylan sanded the white walnut until the pale grain shone softly.
The museum label said the frame was carved from white walnut.
- butternut wood
more explicit name for the timber in woodworking contexts
文法句型
made of white walnut
carved from white walnut
用法筆記
Usually uncountable when naming the material. Use sense 1 when you are talking about the tree itself.