lightwood

[ lahyt-wood, -ood ]

noun

, Southern U.S.

1. Also called fatwood. kindling.
2. resinous pine wood used for kindling. kindle. kindling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lightwood¹

First recorded in 1675–85; light ¹ + wood ¹

Example Sentences

A previous owner had gutted the interior and rebuilt with sleek Ikea-style cabinetry and lightwood paneling on the walls and ceiling.

From Wall Street Journal

We are fortunate to have so much lightwood.

From Project Gutenberg

It was 'bout sundown, and every time my ax go 'whack' on de lightwood knot, I hear another whack 'sides mine.

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"Wait till I strike a match, and I'll try to find a piece of lightwood to make a torch," said Rob, jumping from the wagon.

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The pine woods were on fire as we passed through them, the flames now and then running up a lightwood tree, and throwing a weird and fitful glare upon the passing train.

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