pine
n. · v.-
1 the tree (n.) B1 Intermediatean evergreen tree with long needles and cones instead of leaves.
any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus, characterised by needle-shaped leaves and seed-bearing cones.
ExampleThe air in the mountains smelled strongly of pine and fresh rain.
ExampleThe hillside was densely forested with ancient pines that provided a natural windbreak for the small village nestled in the valley below.
- conifer
- evergreen
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2 the wood (n.) B1 Intermediatethe pale wood from a pine tree, often used for making furniture.
the wood of the pine tree, typically used in construction and furniture making for its durability and straight grain.
ExampleWe bought a simple pine table for the kitchen.
ExampleThe carpenter recommended untreated pine for the interior shelving, noting its affordability and the ease with which it could be stained to match the existing decor.
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3 sports bench (n.) C1 Advanced Informal American English Sportthe bench where players sit when they are not active in a game.
the seating area for substitute players or those not currently participating in play.
ExampleThe star player spent the entire second half riding the pine after his injury.
ExampleAfter a series of defensive errors, the coach decided the rookie would be better off riding the pine for the remainder of the tournament.
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4 to yearn for (v.) B2 Upper Intermediate Literaryto miss someone or something so much that you feel unhappy or sick.
to suffer a mental or physical decline because of a broken heart or intense longing for something unattainable.
ExampleThe dog would pine for his owner every time she went away on a trip.
ExampleIn the classic novel, the protagonist begins to pine for her lost home, eventually falling ill from the sheer weight of her nostalgia.
Usageusually followed by the preposition 'for'
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