woods
n. C / Un. an area of land covered with many trees. It is smaller than a forest but larger than a small group of trees.
n. a dense growth of trees and shrubs, typically smaller in scale than a forest. Often used in the plural form to refer to a single wooded area.
We went for a long walk in the woods.
The soldiers moved quietly through the woods to avoid being seen by the enemy scouts.
The dense canopy of the woods provided significant tactical cover, though the uneven terrain made it difficult for the heavy artillery units to advance at their usual pace.
Frequently used in the plural ('the woods') to refer to a single geographic area of forestation.
He lives in a woods.He lives in the woods.When referring to a forested area, 'woods' is almost always used with the definite article 'the' and treated as a plural noun.
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babe in the woods
A person who is innocent, naive, inexperienced, or helpless, especially with respect to an unfamiliar situation or environment.
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Do me good/s
[Cockney slang]wood/s
Short for the cigarette Woodbines which indirectly played their part in the victory of the first world war.
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does the Pope shit in the woods
Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.