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hard maple

American  

noun

Inland North.
  1. the sugar maple, Acer saccharum.


Etymology

Origin of hard maple

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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His stools are available in Claro walnut, hard maple, red gum eucalyptus, redwood, Douglas fir, ash and white oak, and can be used as side tables and plant stands.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2021

He started with reclaimed wood, which he describes as “forgiving” and moved on to a Midcentury Modern-style collection made from sustainable hardwoods such as black walnut, white oak, hard maple, walnut and reclaimed Douglas fir.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2018

Gymnasium floors, and indoor basketball courts as an extension, have continued to be made of hard maple.

From The Guardian • Apr. 5, 2017

The hard maple trees are in full bloom.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2015

It is known, commercially as hard maple, and is used in the manufacture of flooring, furniture, shoe-lasts and a great variety of novelties.

From Forest Trees of Illinois How to Know Them by Fuller George D.