hard maple
Americannoun
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
Further, hard maple is a light color, making it easier to watch the orange-brown basketball being dribbled, passed and shot.
From The Guardian • Apr. 5, 2017
The hard maple trees are in full bloom.
From Slate • Sep. 11, 2015
B. Large blocks made to order of hard maple in five sizes: Cubes, 5" X 5".
From A Catalogue of Play Equipment by Hunt, Jean Lee
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