hard|wood «HAHRD WUD», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. any hard, compact wood.
2. any tree that has broad leaves or does not have needles. Oak, cherry, maple, ebony, and mahogany are hardwoods; pine and fir are softwoods.
3. the wood of such a tree.
–adj.
1. having such wood.
2. made of such wood: »
a hardwood floor.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.