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firewood

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fire·wood  (frwd)
n.
Wood used as fuel.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.firewoodfirewood - wood used for fuel; "they collected and cut their own firewood"
fuel - a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft"
cordwood - firewood cut and stacked in cords; wood sold by the cord
backlog - the large log at the back of a hearth fire
firebrand, brand - a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
pine knot - a joint of pine wood used for fuel
Translations
firewood [ˈfaɪəwud] n → leña
firewood [ˈfaɪəwud] fire n → bois m de chauffage
firewood [ˈfaɪəwud] fire n → Brennholz nt
firewood [ˈfaɪəwud] n → legna


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Just a common block of firewood, one of those thick, solid logs that are put on the fire in winter to make cold rooms cozy and warm.
The Adventures Of Pinocchio by Collodi, Carlo View in context
A good deal of firewood had been got in, but not enough for the captain's fancy, and he shook his head over it and told us we "must get back to this tomorrow rather livelier.
Treasure Island by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
All the trees of the wood were cut up into firewood and arranged in bundles ready for use.
The Yellow Fairy Book by Lang, Andrew View in context
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