Wood: a valuable resource in New Zealand’s economy

trunk (N)

(MAIN PART)

the thick main stem of a tree, from which the branches grow

A person’s trunk is the main part of the body, not including the head, legs, or arms.

trunk (N)

an elephant’s nose, which is like a long tube that bends easily

cone (N)

the hard oval-shaped fruit of a type of evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves), called a conifer

saw (V)

saw away He was sawing away at his violin, making a terrible noise!

to move something backwards and forwards as if using a saw

high-end (ADJ)

high end cars/clothing/computers/fashion The company's high-end fashion features items like $500 shirts.

high-end products/merchandise/brands

high-end apartments/homes/hotels

of very good quality and usually expensive

high-end (ADJ)

high-end video equipment/a high-end department store

intended for people who want very good quality products and who do not mind how much they cost

pole (N)

a telephone pole

a long, usually round, piece of wood or metal, often used to support something

residue (N)

The white residue in/on the kettle is a result of minerals in the water.

the part that is left after the main part has gone or been taken away, or a substance that remains after a chemical process such as evaporation

fluctuation (N)

fluctuation in fluctuations in share prices/the exchange rate/temperature

a change, or the process of changing, especially continuously between one level or thing and another

substitute (V)

substitute something for something You can substitute oil for butter (= use oil instead of butter) in this recipe.

substitute something with something You can substitute the wheat flour with almond flour (= use almond flour instead of wheat flour).

be substituted for He made his film debut when he was substituted for the actor who was originally cast.

to use something or someone instead of another thing or person

substitute for sb/sth

Gas-fired power stations will substitute for less efficient coal-fired equipment.

to perform the same job as another thing or person or to take their place

stool (N)

a piano stool

a seat without any support for the back or arms