Word
hickory
Phoneticshick·o·ry
US/ˈhɪkɝi/
UK/hˈɪkəɹˌi/
Definition
n. a type of strong, hard wood from a North American tree. It is often used to make tool handles or to smoke meat for a special flavor.
n. a North American tree of the walnut family, or the tough, heavy wood it produces. Uncountable when referring to the timber or flavor; countable when referring to the botanical species.
Examples
“The axe handle is made of solid hickory.”
“The chef uses hickory chips in the smoker to give the ribs a distinct, pungent aroma.”
“Prized for its exceptional combination of strength and shock resistance, hickory remains the preferred material for high-impact tool handles and traditional sporting equipment.”
Examples
simple
“The axe handle is made of solid hickory.”
contextual
“The chef uses hickory chips in the smoker to give the ribs a distinct, pungent aroma.”
complex
“Prized for its exceptional combination of strength and shock resistance, hickory remains the preferred material for high-impact tool handles and traditional sporting equipment.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'hickory smoke' or 'hickory tree'.
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