noun
- any of various trees having exceptionally hard, dense wood
- the hard, heavy wood of such trees, used for tools, construction, and other purposes requiring durability
Examples
- The carpenter chose ironwood for the hammer handle because of its strength.
- Several species of ironwood grow in tropical regions around the world.
- The fence posts made of ironwood lasted for decades without rotting.
- Native Americans used ironwood to make durable tools and weapons.
- The ironwood tree’s dense grain makes it difficult to work with hand tools.
- Furniture makers prize ironwood for its beautiful appearance and longevity.