hard maple

American  

noun

Inland North.

1. the sugar maple, Acer saccharum.

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Etymology

Origin of hard maple

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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

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

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

From The Guardian

According to the Butcher Block Co blog, the courts of all but one NBA team are composed of hard maple; the Boston Celtics, who play on a red-oak parquet floor, are the exceptions.

From The Guardian

Hard maple offers the most consistent playing surface, but it also provides “bounce-back,” or shock resistance, to lessen fatigue on players’ knees and ankles.

From The Guardian