rock elm

noun

1. an elm, Ulmus thomasii, of eastern North America, having deeply furrowed, grayish-brown bark.
2. the hard, heavy wood of this tree, used for making furniture and in the manufacture of various types of containers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock elm¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

They were later made from rock elm and white ash.

From Washington Times

Three of the five native elms are called water elm; three are called red elm; three are called rock elm.

From Project Gutenberg

The tough woods, par excellence, 55 are hickory, rock elm and ash.

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It wants rock elm or as strong timber for this soil.'

From Project Gutenberg

The best hockey sticks are made of Canadian rock elm.

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