1. plural of blackwood; dark-colored hardwood trees or their timber, especially African blackwood used for musical instruments

Examples

• The craftsman selected fine blackwoods for making the clarinet.
• African blackwoods are prized by instrument makers worldwide.
• The furniture was made from various blackwoods imported from tropical regions.
• Blackwoods require careful seasoning before they can be worked.
• The orchestra’s woodwind section featured instruments made from premium blackwoods.