tree

1 of 2

noun

ˈtrē

: a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part

: a shrub or herb of arborescent form

rose trees

a banana tree

: something in the form of or resembling a tree: such as

: a diagram or graph that branches usually from a simple stem or vertex without forming loops or polygons

a genealogical tree

phylogenetic trees

: a much-branched system of channels especially in an animal body

the vascular tree

a(1)

: a piece of wood (such as a post or pole) usually adapted to a particular use or forming part of a structure or implement

(2)

archaic : the cross on which Jesus was crucified

archaic : gallows

: saddletree

treeless

ˈtrē-ləs

adjective

treelike

ˈtrē-ˌlīk

adjective

tree

2 of 2

verb

treed; treeing

transitive verb

: to drive to or up a tree

treed by a bull

dogs treeing game

: to put into a position of extreme disadvantage : corner

especially : to bring to bay

: to furnish or fit (a shoe) with a tree

Example Sentences

Noun He chopped down the tree.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In Hartford, a tree fell down at an apartment complex on Gillett Street on Monday, damaging some vehicles and breaking some windows, according to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert.

Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Avoid the Area of Riverside Drive a tree fell into a transformer.

Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Two teenagers who got out of a pickup truck that crashed into a downed tree in upstate New York died after coming in contact with live wires, police said.

CBS News, 3 Sep. 2022 Thomas Bernier-Villeneuve, 34, died after a tree fell on his tent at Elk Lake, a remote wilderness campsite in the almost 900,000-acre park west of Seattle, park officials said.

Phil Helsel, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Thomas Bernier-Villeneuve, 34, died after a tree fell on his tent in Elk Lake, a remote wilderness campsite, the National Park Service said.

Julia Musto, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 The victor was the first to post his claim to a tree.

Russ Mitchellstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 In Ohio, Toledo Fire and Rescue said a woman was killed when a tree fell on her.

John Bacon, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 The outlet reported that one woman, whose name has not been released, died after being crushed by a falling tree a backyard in Ohio.

Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022

Verb

People who are not allergic to tree nuts can still eat the product.

Chris Smith, BGR, 5 Sep. 2022 Topping creates a serious threat to tree health (short-term and long-term).

Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2022 Ray Green shoveled soil around a young October Glory maple tree a few steps from where his brother, David Green, was shot and killed in a white supremacist terrorist’s rampage one year ago.

Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2022 Prune any landscaping and remove weeds that abut the house, from shrubs at the base of the house to tree branches above.

Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2022 People suffering from allergies to tree nuts, including almonds and cashews, should always be on the lookout for desserts that might be dangerous to consume.

Chris Smith, BGR, 28 Jan. 2022 All over America’s ancient eastern mountains, there’s an organism that lives underground, tethered to tree roots, waiting to be hunted.

Rowan Jacobsen, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2022 Best-sellers include a 100% silk Declaration of Independence necktie, a She Persisted book about 13 American women who changed history, and History Makers tree ornaments (including one of Ruth Bader Ginsburg).

Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 Elgin police have a full schedule of events planned for the holidays, ranging from gift shopping with children to tree decorating to ringing bells for the Elgin Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign.

Gloria Casas, chicagotribune.com, 24 Nov. 2021 See More

单词	tree
释义	tree 1 of 2 noun ˈtrē 1 a : a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part b : a shrub or herb of arborescent form rose trees a banana tree 2 : something in the form of or resembling a tree: such as a : a diagram or graph that branches usually from a simple stem or vertex without forming loops or polygons a genealogical tree phylogenetic trees b : a much-branched system of channels especially in an animal body the vascular tree 3 a(1) : a piece of wood (such as a post or pole) usually adapted to a particular use or forming part of a structure or implement (2) archaic : the cross on which Jesus was crucified b archaic : gallows 4 : saddletree treeless ˈtrē-ləs adjective treelike ˈtrē-ˌlīk adjective tree 2 of 2 verb treed; treeing transitive verb 1 a : to drive to or up a tree treed by a bull dogs treeing game b : to put into a position of extreme disadvantage : corner especially : to bring to bay 2 : to furnish or fit (a shoe) with a tree Example Sentences Noun He chopped down the tree. Recent Examples on the Web Noun In Hartford, a tree fell down at an apartment complex on Gillett Street on Monday, damaging some vehicles and breaking some windows, according to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Avoid the Area of Riverside Drive a tree fell into a transformer. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Two teenagers who got out of a pickup truck that crashed into a downed tree in upstate New York died after coming in contact with live wires, police said. CBS News, 3 Sep. 2022 Thomas Bernier-Villeneuve, 34, died after a tree fell on his tent at Elk Lake, a remote wilderness campsite in the almost 900,000-acre park west of Seattle, park officials said. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Thomas Bernier-Villeneuve, 34, died after a tree fell on his tent in Elk Lake, a remote wilderness campsite, the National Park Service said. Julia Musto, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 The victor was the first to post his claim to a tree. Russ Mitchellstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 In Ohio, Toledo Fire and Rescue said a woman was killed when a tree fell on her. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 The outlet reported that one woman, whose name has not been released, died after being crushed by a falling tree a backyard in Ohio. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Verb People who are not allergic to tree nuts can still eat the product. Chris Smith, BGR, 5 Sep. 2022 Topping creates a serious threat to tree health (short-term and long-term). Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2022 Ray Green shoveled soil around a young October Glory maple tree a few steps from where his brother, David Green, was shot and killed in a white supremacist terrorist’s rampage one year ago. Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2022 Prune any landscaping and remove weeds that abut the house, from shrubs at the base of the house to tree branches above. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2022 People suffering from allergies to tree nuts, including almonds and cashews, should always be on the lookout for desserts that might be dangerous to consume. Chris Smith, BGR, 28 Jan. 2022 All over America’s ancient eastern mountains, there’s an organism that lives underground, tethered to tree roots, waiting to be hunted. Rowan Jacobsen, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2022 Best-sellers include a 100% silk Declaration of Independence necktie, a She Persisted book about 13 American women who changed history, and History Makers tree ornaments (including one of Ruth Bader Ginsburg). Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 Elgin police have a full schedule of events planned for the holidays, ranging from gift shopping with children to tree decorating to ringing bells for the Elgin Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign. Gloria Casas, chicagotribune.com, 24 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English trēow; akin to Old Norse trē tree, Greek drys, Sanskrit dāru wood First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing tree angelica tree bay-rum tree coffee tree cucumber tree dead-tree decision tree fever tree family tree fringe tree golden rain tree grass tree Judas tree gum tree Kentucky coffee tree katsura tree ming tree out of one's tree peach tree borer palm tree rubber tree rain tree shea tree shade tree shoe tree smoke tree sorrel tree spindle tree state tree staff tree strawberry tree tea tree tree fern top of the tree tree house tree frog tree line tree hugger tree-lined tung tree umbrella tree up a gum tree varnish tree wolf tree bodhi tree China tree bo tree cola tree big tree bee tree camphor tree flame tree cacao tree Para rubber tree brown tree snake Christmas tree Joshua tree tree farm silk cotton tree cajeput tree planer tree bark up the wrong tree silk tree tree swallow tree ear kola tree tree shrew lesser peach tree borer mastic tree tree ring tulip tree service tree tree of life wayfaring tree maidenhair tree tree toad tree of heaven olive tree tree peony tree surgery tree tomato tree sparrow kapok tree See More angelica tree bay-rum tree coffee tree cucumber tree dead-tree decision tree fever tree family tree fringe tree golden rain tree grass tree Judas tree gum tree Kentucky coffee tree katsura tree ming tree out of one's tree peach tree borer palm tree rubber tree rain tree shea tree shade tree shoe tree smoke tree sorrel tree spindle tree state tree staff tree strawberry tree tea tree tree fern top of the tree tree house tree frog tree line tree hugger tree-lined tung tree umbrella tree up a gum tree varnish tree wolf tree bodhi tree China tree bo tree cola tree big tree bee tree camphor tree flame tree cacao tree Para rubber tree brown tree snake Christmas tree Joshua tree tree farm silk cotton tree cajeput tree planer tree bark up the wrong tree silk tree tree swallow tree ear kola tree tree shrew lesser peach tree borer mastic tree tree ring tulip tree service tree tree of life wayfaring tree maidenhair tree tree toad tree of heaven olive tree tree peony tree surgery tree tomato tree sparrow kapok tree See More Kids Definition tree 1 of 2 noun ˈtrē 1 : a long-lived woody plant that has a single usually tall main stem with few or no branches on its lower part 2 : a plant of treelike form a banana tree 3 : something shaped like a tree a clothes tree tree 2 of 2 verb treed; treeing : to force to go up a tree A dog treed their cat. Medical Definition tree noun ˈtrē : an anatomical system or structure having many branches the vascular tree see biliary tree, bronchial tree, tracheobronchial tree Biographical Definition Tree biographical name ˈtrē Sir Herbert (Draper) Beerbohm 1853–1917 English actor-manager
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tree

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