tree

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/tɹiː/]

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1. tree (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches.

Example: Hyperion is the tallest living tree in the world.

2. tree (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Any other plant (such as a large shrub or herb) that is reminiscent of the above in form and size.

Example: The banana tree is a tall perennial herb: its trunk is not woody.

3. tree (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An object made from a tree trunk and having multiple hooks or storage platforms.

Example: He had the choice of buying a scratching post or a cat tree.

4. tree (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To chase (an animal or person) up a tree.

Example: The dog treed the cat.

5. tree (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To place in a tree.

Example: Black bears can tree their cubs for protection, but grizzly bears cannot.

6. tree (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To place upon a shoe tree; to fit with a shoe tree; to stretch upon a shoe tree.

Example: to tree a boot

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