birch
🇺🇸
/bɜːrtʃ/
🇬🇧
/bɜːtʃ/
noun
R
A type of tree with thin branches and smooth bark that is commonly found in colder regions.
The forest was filled with tall birch trees, their white bark shining in the sunlight.
R
The strong, light-colored wood that comes from a birch tree.
The furniture was made from the durable birch wood, which was both beautiful and practical.
R
A punishment where someone is hit with a bundle of birch branches.
The prisoner winced as the birch branches struck his back during the harsh punishment.
translation
A type of tree with thin branches and smooth bark that is commonly found in colder regions.; The strong, light-colored wood that comes from a birch tree.; A punishment where someone is hit with a bundle of birch branches.
Word Forms
Plural
birches